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Quentin

Ultimate Source for Good Arguments

We all love this resource of fallacies / bad arguments, as a cheat sheet to help us make sense of the bad.

But what about a resource for the good/better/best types of arguments? Is there a book / resource you recommend most?

asked on Monday, Oct 12, 2020 03:36:55 PM by Quentin

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mchasewalker
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Studying logical fallacies may be an invaluable resource for determining bad arguments, but the greater aspiration is to learn how to think rationally and logically.

Of course, it stands to reason that if one can identify an error in reasoning or logic one will not make the same mistake in one's own claims and arguments.

answered on Monday, Oct 12, 2020 03:46:38 PM by mchasewalker

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Dr. Richard writes:

I keep hoping that all this studying of logic, will reduce my cognitive errors, but I find myself still making them. Heuristics are hell.

posted on Tuesday, Oct 13, 2020 10:39:53 AM
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TrappedPrior (RotE) writes:

The Journey to Reason is just that- a journey. It takes time to develop rational thinking habits.

posted on Tuesday, Oct 13, 2020 11:04:08 AM
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Bo Bennett, PhD
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I echo what Michael said about learning how to think rationally. This is foundation in which makes it possible to evaluate arguments. Fallacies (formal) cover the forms of arguments, but the critical thinking and reason is required to evaluate the content. I do suggest my books! See https://www.bobennett.com

 

answered on Tuesday, Oct 13, 2020 09:43:03 AM by Bo Bennett, PhD

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