Russell’s Teapot: Rhetorical Trick or Philosophical Argument?
A rhetorical trick is a tool for winning a debate;a philosophical argument is a search for truth regardless of the […]
Critical Thinking
Skepticism: From Pyrrho to Modernity
Introduction Skepticism is one of the most influential philosophical traditions, which questions the possibility of attaining absolute truth and reliable
Steelman versus Strawman: Honest and Dishonest Argumentation
1. Introduction Imagine a televised debate. One candidate says: “We must increase taxes on the super-wealthy in order to fund
