Post by watson56 on Oct 19, 2012 12:51:50 GMT -5
Tagging an argument as "affective" diminishes the argument without addressing its validity, accuracy, or rationality. The affective tag is effective when the goal is to silence the argument while pretending to allow it to be heard. The tag allows a critique that does not need to acknowledge claims or examine the assumptions held by the one making the critique.
Is affect a fallacy?
Why don't we listen to those who critique the Lumina Foundation? Not a direct question of the piece, but I seldom see any of the WPA-L responders take on Lumina or even seem to be aware that they should.
Is affect a fallacy?
Why don't we listen to those who critique the Lumina Foundation? Not a direct question of the piece, but I seldom see any of the WPA-L responders take on Lumina or even seem to be aware that they should.