Plato’s Warning How debates can subvert truth
Gurteen Knowledge Blog October 22, 2023, 10:20I recently read an interesting article about why Plato thought debates can often be stupid and dangerous. The article argues that debate is more like a sport, with winners and losers than a sincere pursuit of truth. Debaters often use tricks like false dilemmas, personal attacks, and misdirection to “win” … Continue reading Plato’s Warning How debates can subvert truth