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Questioning a speaker’s motives is not only not a fallacy, it is a sign of healthy debate. No. If someone is wrong, you should point out how he is wrong, not q
by Anderkent 15y ago
Questioning a speaker’s motives is not only not a fallacy, it is a sign of healthy debate.
No. If someone is wrong, you should point out how he is wrong, not question his motives for presenting the statement.
His motives might be corrupt. Who cares? The only important thing is whether what he says is true or not.
- qzio 15y agoI think it might help to understand the arguments if you know the motives behind the argument. The more information you have, the more accurate analysis can be made.