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Being Honest in Our Arguments and Avoiding Snowjobs

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Being Honest in Our Arguments and Avoiding Snowjobs

Being Honest in Our Arguments and Avoiding Snowjobs

Lucas Necessary

Reading Time: 4 minutesThis meme demonstrates the importance of critically examining our own beliefs; of being willing to put forth both the support and flaws that our beliefs might have—in this case, the statements in the picture are deeply flawed to the point of possibly seeming deceitful upon deeper examination. We need to be honest about our convictions and reasons for them. I’ve seen (and have done this myself in the past, to…

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Podcast: Intellectual Honesty: Avoiding Overstating Your Case (And Especially Snow Jobs)

Podcast: Intellectual Honesty: Avoiding Overstating Your Case (And Especially Snow Jobs)

Lucas Necessary

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn old study keeps floating around the internet, claiming that children who grow up in religious households are less altruistic than those raised in a secular environment. The study, upon peer-review, was found to have incredible flaws. A recent meme—below—from my faith heritage shares some flaws. We utilize this meme during the class to look at the importance of presenting the strengths and weaknesses of any position you hold. With…

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