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This is a great response. Another good response is to ask the philosopher to prove the existence of infinity.
by CuriouslyC 4y ago
This is a great response. Another good response is to ask the philosopher to prove the existence of infinity.
- candiodari 4y agoThe problem with the argument wasn't the argument itself, but rather that the other side of the conversation doesn't want to hear it. Therefore, pointing out the strengths and/or weaknesses of arguments won't matter. The basic issue is better stated as such: we have globally accepted non-truths, dogmas if you will, and found it acceptable to punish people for pointing these out, even where no harm to individuals is meant by them. Which ones? Obviously they multiplied over time, and we all know. They relate to racism, sexism, non-binary sexes (whether the biological ones or the non-biological ones), global warming, ...
- BeetleB 4y agoFor both your and your parent's counter responses, I have to agree with MichaelCollins: Most people are still better served with the irrational response. In fact, until the other party can justify my using my time to engage with him, the irrational response is a good one.