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> What does it say about you when you agree with a voice, that harasses and antagonizes, on how to defend oneself against critics? Not much? 'Attack the argum
by carmen_sandiego 6y ago
> What does it say about you when you agree with a voice, that harasses and antagonizes, on how to defend oneself against critics?
Not much? 'Attack the argument, not the person' is day one of debate class. So the only important question for me really is whether this particular article is any good.
- anon_tor_12345 6y ago>Attack the argument, not the person' is day one of debate class Day two of debate class is that no real debate happens in a vacuum
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- carmen_sandiego 6y agoDay three is no true Scotsman Day four is a social mixer
- jfengel 6y agoDebate class is very good about teaching you how to debate in debate class. It has precious little to do with any other kind of argument. Not that there's anything wrong with debate class. It's very good about teaching you to do research, organize, marshall arguments, speak clearly, and lots of other things. But it's notable that debate class isn't about arriving at truth -- you're expected to be able to argue either side of the debate with equal facility, and you're judged on your ability to present rather than the merit of the position you're defending.