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... course of argument is very generally an attempt to distort the hearers ' view of the truth by arousing emotions . " " If we are trying to decide a simple question of fact , such words should be left out , because it is easier to settle ...
... course of argument is very generally an attempt to distort the hearers ' view of the truth by arousing emotions . " " If we are trying to decide a simple question of fact , such words should be left out , because it is easier to settle ...
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... course , be true or false . The first step is to consider exactly what we want to say ; then we can find out whether or not it is true . There is , in fact , such a form of statement . It is found even in everyday speech , as when a man ...
... course , be true or false . The first step is to consider exactly what we want to say ; then we can find out whether or not it is true . There is , in fact , such a form of statement . It is found even in everyday speech , as when a man ...
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... course of an argument intended to prove that such philanthropy leads to racial degeneration . 2C attempts a diversion by irrelevant objection ( No. 6 ) . 3 The sarcastic form of this remark is calculated to anger P― 35 ) . ( No. 4 P ...
... course of an argument intended to prove that such philanthropy leads to racial degeneration . 2C attempts a diversion by irrelevant objection ( No. 6 ) . 3 The sarcastic form of this remark is calculated to anger P― 35 ) . ( No. 4 P ...
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ALL AND SOME | 24 |
SOME DISHONEST TRICKS IN ARGUMENT | 35 |
IV | 48 |
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