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Post by Tamrin on Mar 20, 2014 20:37:12 GMT 10
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Post by Tamrin on Apr 5, 2014 19:18:01 GMT 10
Argumentum ad mediumAs for wiki articles: Let’s coin a new fallacy and call it “argumentum ad wiki” or, generically, “argumentum ad medium.” Despite Marshall McLuhan’s famous dictum, in logic the medium is NOT the message. As you have said a couple of times, we are just having a discussion here. Do you have a particular objection to Wikipedia? I note you had previously objected to the posting of a Youtube clip, despite it being a National Geographic production and a link to a written article provided in the same post. Thus far I have known what I’m looking for and Wikipedia has usually had an article on the subject (with references listed and often linked). The argument would stand with or without a link being provided: After all, thus far, it has been the points being raised which have been significant. While most of what I have Wiki-linked have pretty much been no brainers and linked solely to show others what I have been talking about, if you wish to dispute a particular matter presented as fact, please say so and I’ll see what else is available — Ask and ye shall receive. You must accept the truth from whatever source it comes
Maimonides
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Post by Tamrin on Jul 7, 2014 20:47:29 GMT 10
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Post by Tamrin on Jul 7, 2014 20:52:04 GMT 10
Godwin on Australia’s treatment of asylum seekers
What does the originator of “Godwin’s Law” think about comparisons between Australia’s treatment of asylum seekers and the Nazis’ concentration camps?
"Not at all a trivializing comparison, but rather the opposite, IMHO."
Mike Godwin, 25 Feb 2014.
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Post by Tamrin on Jul 9, 2014 21:13:33 GMT 10
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Post by Tamrin on Oct 13, 2014 9:42:16 GMT 10
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