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22 March 2018

The Levels of Argument

A graphic illustrating the 'levels of argument' from best on the top to worst on the bottom. I think the pyramid outline is deliberate, as the difficulty rises the better the arguing technique becomes. Name calling is quite easy. Argumentum ad hominem only a bit less so, but to actually refute the central point of your opponent's argument can be quite difficult. It is, however, what we should all strive for in disputing with liberals, socialists, republicans, modernists and fascists.

From BigThink.com


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