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> I also wonder if there's a universal central reason behind why it is important to understand someone else's argument if their conclusion differs than yours.
by kartickv 7y ago
> I also wonder if there's a universal central reason behind why it is important to understand someone else's argument if their conclusion differs than yours.
In fact, if you can't argue for their side as well as they can, you haven't really understood it, so you shouldn't argue.
- tunesmith 7y agoI'd agree with the first two parts, but one can argue a fully reasoned argument without understanding all possible conflicting arguments. At least in the terms of normative arguments, where values (premises) can differ from person to person.
- kartickv 7y agoI agree again. A big cause of useless arguments is both sides having different unstated goals.