1/ I love this expl of the "Weak Man" Argument:
~With a “weak man,” you don’t actually fabricate a position, but rather pick the weakest of the arguments actually offered up by people on the other side and treat it as the best or only one they have. theatlantic.com/daily-dish/arc…
~With a “weak man,” you don’t actually fabricate a position, but rather pick the weakest of the arguments actually offered up by people on the other side and treat it as the best or only one they have. theatlantic.com/daily-dish/arc…
2/ Naturally, this is seen in virtually every area of discussion and I believe it is often unintentional.
However, I strongly advocate for the "Steel Man" position, which (of course), is trying to understand the best version to address and debating instead...
However, I strongly advocate for the "Steel Man" position, which (of course), is trying to understand the best version to address and debating instead...
3/ In many conversations I have, I find many will reciprocate a steel man exchange. Not always, but sometimes.
And of course, those are the people I respect the most.
And of course, those are the people I respect the most.
