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?