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I don't like the position of "losing is good". I want to win every debate, because I define winning a debate as coming out of it knowing more that I did going

• Cthulhu_ 4y ago
  Yeah but what if you're wrong and you "won" by attrition? This is the problem with a lot of debates; they don't end with one party being convinced of the other party's point of view, they often end because one party just gives up. I mean your point does apply if you actually acknowledge your lack of knowledge on a subject and do your research before bringing in an argument, but a lot of people don't, they have a standpoint and will stick to it. Losing isn't good, but neither is winning if that was your goal going into a debate; the goal should be to learn and come to a consensus.
  • pdpi 4y ago
    I think you misunderstood me. The point I'm making is that you should redefine "winning a debate". Learning (and hopefully coming to a consensus) is exactly what winning should mean in your head. Just altogether abandon the notion that you win by convincing the other party you're right.