Adrian61Dec 18, 2022
Aliëtte Jonkers

The Opinion Shield is often used to protect unsupported assertions. We simply don’t want to be wrong.

We may be legally “entitled to our opinions,” but that doesn’t mean we’re right, or that our opinions are equal to those of experts.

https://thinkingispower.com/logical-fallacies/#h-i-m-entitled-to-my-opinion

Guide to the Most Common Logical Fallacies

Logical fallacies are flaws in reasoning that weaken or invalidate an argument. Whether they’re used intentionally or unintentionally, they can be quite

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Dec 17, 2022 at 7:35pmWeb
Show threadAliëtte JonkersDec 17, 2022

Old, but still relevant:

https://theconversation.com/no-youre-not-entitled-to-your-opinion-9978

No, you’re not entitled to your opinion

Every year, I try to do at least two things with my students at least once. First, I make a point of addressing them as “philosophers” – a bit cheesy, but hopefully it encourages active learning. Secondly…

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Show threadAdrian61Dec 18, 2022
@aliettejonkers
Indeed. And not only relevant for philosophers or students Philosophy.
Show threadAliëtte JonkersDec 18, 2022
@Adrian61 Exactly! We need critical thinking skills in schools and in every organization.
Show threadAntifafi 🖤 🍉🌻✊🏿🔻🌈🌍Dec 18, 2022

@aliettejonkers

Goed stuk, fijn dat je dit nog eens onder de aandacht brengt.

En ik voeg er graag nog dit betoog voor de vrijheid van meningsuitstel aan toe:
https://dedingendebaas.nl/2019/04/14/vrijheid-van-meningsuitstel/

Eerst weten, dan vinden

Wat vindt iedereen toch veel. Vaak niet gehinderd door enige kennis van zaken. Weten hoe het zit? Na-ah. Maar een oordeel vellen, zo gepiept. Van mij mag het minder snel en minder hard. Een pleidoo…

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Show threadMaartenDec 17, 2022
@aliettejonkers "It's your assumption that the rest of us are entitled to it as well that is irritating." - Kerr Avon