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Claims are constantly being made, many of which are confusing, ambiguous, too general to be of value, exaggerated, unfalsifiable, and suggest a dichotomy when no such dichotomy exists. Good critical thinking requires a thorough understanding of the claim before attempting to determine its veracity. Good communication requires the ability to make clear, precise, explicit claims, or “strong” claims. The rules of reason in this book provide the framework for obtaining this understanding and ability.
This book / online course is about the the eleven rules of reason for making and evaluating claims. Each covered in detail in the book.
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This is a weak analogy as well as reductio ad hitlerum . The whole argument is essentially the same as this first line. I don't think it would qualify as a slippery slope, because they are not arguing that you (your group) will be like Nazi Germany; they are arguing that you are like Nazi Germany.
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answered on Friday, Feb 19, 2021 07:29:42 AM by Bo Bennett, PhD | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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I don't see the argument, so there's no visible fallacy. It's just a (disturbing) pattern of behaviour. EDIT: See Dr Bo's reply. Can't believe I missed it! Yes, comparing things to Nazi Germany is generally a weak analogy. |
answered on Friday, Feb 19, 2021 07:26:16 AM by TrappedPrior (RotE) | |
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I suggest you read The Question of German Guilt by Jaspers. Maybe you will find your answers there but there is guarantee. |
answered on Friday, Feb 19, 2021 11:19:54 PM by TrappedPrior (RotE) | |
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It has been my real life experience that the so-called Slippery Slope is NOT a FALLACY!
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