Difference between revisions of "Analyzing Libertarian Arguments"
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; How is the question loaded? | ; How is the question loaded? | ||
: "When did you stop beating your wife?" is the classic loaded question. It slides in a presumption of moral incorrectness. (See Shalizi example.) Loading can be accomplished with propaganda terms, [[dog-whistle]] terms, and a host of other indirect methods. The best response to loaded questions is to shame the questioner for his tactic. | : "When did you stop beating your wife?" is the classic loaded question. It slides in a presumption of moral incorrectness. (See Shalizi example.) Loading can be accomplished with propaganda terms, [[dog-whistle]] terms, and a host of other indirect methods. The best response to loaded questions is to shame the questioner for his tactic. | ||
+ | ; Does the argument make use of [[Principles of Propaganda|the principles of propaganda]]? | ||
+ | : One list of 9 principles is: big lie, focus, repeat, blame, provoke, crisis, emotional symbols, pander, and no limits. Follow the link for more explanation. | ||
; Does the argument pretend to logic? | ; Does the argument pretend to logic? | ||
If not, point out how unconvincing the illogical argument is. If it does pretend to logic, conservative and libertarian arguments almost always fail logically, with bad assumptions or clear fallacies. [[The_Entitlement_Theory_of_Justice#Justice_in_Transfer|Nozick's pretend induction, for example]]. | If not, point out how unconvincing the illogical argument is. If it does pretend to logic, conservative and libertarian arguments almost always fail logically, with bad assumptions or clear fallacies. [[The_Entitlement_Theory_of_Justice#Justice_in_Transfer|Nozick's pretend induction, for example]]. |