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I've read an interesting opinion on this in the past, something like: trying to improve one's argumentative skill by studying fallacies is like trying to improv
by anthony_romeo 6y ago
I've read an interesting opinion on this in the past, something like: trying to improve one's argumentative skill by studying fallacies is like trying to improve one's mastery of the violin by studying examples of poor technique.
There's value to it, but its not a way to reach true greatness in a field.
- steve_g 6y agoIt's probably not the path to greatness. I'd say it's more a way to have a basic foundation for thinking. The thing about fallacies is that they can be persuasive. But if you recognize them for what they are, you can defend against the error. To extend your metaphor, very few people will be masters of the violin. But it's pretty cool to play it it anyway.