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Saying "facts don't convince people" is a way of saying "begging the question doesn't convince people", I think.

• LatteLazy 6y ago
  "begging the question"? I'm not sure i understand... Edit: I get it now. To be clear: I'm not presenting proof, I'm just making the observation.
  • Arnt 6y ago
    To beg a question is one of the ways to skip over the weak part of your argument. There are other ways. Begging the question is a way that leaves a remainder that must be true because it's true. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Begging_the_question https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Begging_the_question
    • LatteLazy 6y ago
      Ah, thanks, I've never heard that used that way!