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Not Even Wrong

Physicist Wolfgang Pauli dismissed a muddled theory with this single, scathing line: "That is not only not right; it is not even wrong." It sounds pedantic, but Pauli's point is an important one. Some claims are wrong not because they contradict evidence, but because they can't be tested at all. And that distinction is just as relevant when debating on social media today as it was when applied in the field of 20th-century physics.

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fromA Philosopher's Blog

4 months ago

Winning an Argument

Philosophical arguments require sound premises and logical reasoning, focusing on understanding rather than defeating opponents.

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fromA Philosopher's Blog

4 months ago

Perfect Analogy Fallacy

Arguments by analogy can effectively support claims but must meet logical standards to avoid fallacies.

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fromA Philosopher's Blog

5 months ago

Appeal to Tradition I: Family of Fallacies

The appeal to tradition is a fallacy often used to defend outdated beliefs and practices.

Addressing the appeal to tradition can help in recognizing and countering flawed arguments.

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fromA Philosopher's Blog

5 months ago

Protests: Denial of Association

Denial of Association is a fallacy where negative claims about a group are dismissed by asserting accused members aren't true members, lacking evidence.

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fromBig Think

5 months ago

Daniel Dennett's 4 rules for a good debate

Straw man arguments misrepresent opposing views, poisoning debates instead of fostering productive dialogue.

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Not Even Wrong

Winning an Argument

Perfect Analogy Fallacy

Appeal to Tradition I: Family of Fallacies

Protests: Denial of Association

Daniel Dennett's 4 rules for a good debate

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