Tuesday, April 23, 2024

How to Criticize Wisely

Philosopher Daniel Dennett died on April 19.  I found this graphic.

How to criticize wisely:

  1.  You should try to express your target's position so clearly, vividly, and fairly that your target says, "Thanks, I wish I'd thought of putting it that way."
  2.  You should list an points of agreement (especially if they are not matters of general or widespread agreement)
  3.  You should mention anything you have learned from your target
  4. Only then are you permitted to say so much as a word of rebuttal or criticsm

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