is winning arguments, irrespective of the truth, more important to you?
2007-10-20 05:33:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I don't question the idea that finding truth is more important. My Q presumes that. I am more intrested in knowing if you readily admit your errors when it is necessary to do so to get to that truth!
2007-10-20 09:01:16 · update #1
Unfortunately, for high-profie people, the American press seems to attack anyone who has changed his or her mind. I believe that people should get to truths where possible regardless of their previous positions. It takes strength of character to admit a mistake and change a mindset.
Unfortunately, the conservative press does not seem to share this perspective. The press does not invest much money in vetting stories. They often rely on other reputable news agencies to verify stories. Although GWB has been flip-flopping on many issues, he was painted as consistent and steadfast. It was John Kerry who was accused of being a "flip flopper" although when you look at his statements he was extremely consistent and philosophically consistent through Iraq and other long periods of time.
I do value a person who has a solid philosophical philosophy and who can support his or her position with logical argument and facts. Of course, if there is a fallacy along the way, I do respect a person being honest about acknowledging it.
One problem with philosophical arguments is the fact that you can build logically consistent webs of words that have very little to do with the real world. The real test of a philosophy is how well it reveals the truth in the real world.
2007-10-20 05:57:05 · answer #1 · answered by Skeptic 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no winning and loosing iin Philosophical discussions, as by definition, there is nothing like right and wrong Philosophies.
Philosophy is love of wisdom, and one is simipl knowing things, and one is prepared to share, change and become.
See indian Philosophy for instance, in all discourses, no one wins, no oone looses, ther is no right philosophy, and wrong philosophy, and when something convinces one, he becoms that, and this is honesty, sicearity, and integrity indeed.
2007-10-20 12:50:14 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Girishkumar TS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The truth is more important. If you are getting no where with your discussion, then it doesn't need to be taking place. Pride has to be pushed aside in matters of the mind and heart.
2007-10-20 14:40:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If the argument happens to be "Mr. X is my father", I don't accpet defeat. I will win the argument somehow. But if the argument is about "blue flowers are more beautiful than red flowers" then I will accept my erros if any.
2007-10-20 12:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have discovered that admitting my errors throws people off guard, and then I can confuse them enough to win anyway !!
2007-10-20 12:39:41 · answer #5 · answered by Andrew 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋