Difference between revisions of "Analyzing Libertarian Arguments"
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: 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. | : 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]].<br>There are literally hundreds of fallacies of formal and inform logic. You must needs gird your loins by learning about them. |
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| − | There are literally hundreds of fallacies of formal and inform logic. You must needs gird your loins by learning about them. | + | |
; Does the argument start with the usual suspects? | ; Does the argument start with the usual suspects? | ||
: There are several very common false assumptions used by libertarians. | : There are several very common false assumptions used by libertarians. | ||
