2007-11-22 02:55:23 · 5 answers · asked by xmilestogo 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
That could work with some people but I doubt it would work routinely. Why not listen carefully to their viewpoint and respect it, rather than try to "get them to agree with you"? Unless you are an arbitrator or lawyer, or in a debating society, let's live and let live.
2007-11-22 03:10:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mother Amethyst 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To state that feeling the opposite way to how you think is wrong, is just a different way to state that the way you think is right. But the best way to get someone to agree with you is to state that the opposite of how THEY feel is wrong.
2007-11-22 13:37:18 · answer #2 · answered by socrates 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your purpose is getting him to agree--right or wrong--than any method will do. But the end does not justify the means.
The most ethical way, the most epistemological way, is to state only the essences of the subject, back it up with what ever "proof" exists, and then let him make up his own mind. If he never agrees with you, you will still have made the means fit the end.
2007-11-22 13:02:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Focus on solidifying your own beliefs without concerning yourself with what others believe. Then, when you present your beliefs, if they are well grounded, people may agree with you.
Why would you want to trick someone into agreeing with you? Wouldn't you rather people have opinions of their own? In this way, perhaps you can learn a bit more by exploring their reasoning. It certainly leads to interesting conversation.
To answer your question... I think that depends on how informed, easily swayed, and/or gullible the person is.
2007-11-22 11:13:01 · answer #4 · answered by Trina™ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would work with negative people. Some only see that side of the world. Is that the kind of people you want? Be prepared to speak positively when you need to. I would like to hear some examples.
2007-11-22 11:31:14 · answer #5 · answered by phil8656 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋