Posted by chujoe on July 23, 2010, at 6:22:10
In reply to Re: argument, posted by Dr. Bob on July 23, 2010, at 3:08:03
The EFFECT of the rule is to shut down argument. Specifically, forcing people to talk in terms of their feelings only, rather than making evaluative statements or judgments about other people's STATEMENTS means that the discussion remains emotional rather than intellectual. To criticize someone's statement is not to criticize the person. Isn't this distinction the very basis of intellectual exchange?
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