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RE: Sophism examplified: The case of "The factual feminist"
Great look at sophistry and it's rise in argument today. As we increasingly view "facts" as relative, we will see more of this type of thinking.
I enjoyed your piece and included it in today’s #philosophy-review. Keep up the great posts!
https://steemit.com/philosophy/@aaanderson/the-philosophy-review-12-6-2016
Thank you very much!
Facts arent relative?
WTF?
Can't tell you're stance here, so I'll clarify mine: facts by definition aren't relative. People treat facts as if they are relative. Determining a fact is tricky business, which is why sofistry is effective.
This topic is obviously a hornets nest, but what I'm interested in is the concept of sofistry in contemporary discourse. Perhaps you belive @orenshani7 is also a sophist, all the better to get at the root of proper discourse.
@skeptic , can you please tell, what is your definition of "fact"?
check the response i gave Anderson right above your question on the post. i think that will cover my side of the argument.
If not let me know and ill try to get back to you asap.
Tell me then, @skeptic , is it true that all elephants with wings also have 3 tails?
That has to be one of the stupidest questions I have ever heard someone ask.
Just wow!
I'm at a loss for words.
OK but nevertheless, can you answer it?