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In reply to the discussion: Atheism 101 Critical Thinking Class Exercise, by request! [View all]RLBaty
(335 posts)57. I may have irritated some...
...but as I have stated earlier, we appear to have different ideas about why that is the case.
As for me, I have been somewhat humored by the inability of so many to openly, honestly engage in a simple, critical thinking exercise with emphasis on atheism/atheists.
The experience has, without reasonable doubt, helped some to see the need for such training in the basics.
Modus ponens is one of the simplest of universally accepted valid forms of argument.
Alas, look at all the trouble folks around here have in recognizing such an argument and publicly admitting to what they recognize.
It's somewhat of a sign as to the prospects of how they will deal with the weightier matters.
If there is no further interest here, I will be content to take my latest victory and celebrate accordingly.
Otherwise, I will leave y'all to your private studies regarding critical thinking; to the extent you have such interests.
Sincerely,
Robert Baty
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2 things and then I think I'm done with you if you don't actually respond to what I am saying
Goblinmonger
Nov 2012
#13
I disagree about step #2; it's where you 'step' outside formal logic
muriel_volestrangler
Nov 2012
#19
I better warn you: when you get back to logic with step #4, you fall flat on your face
muriel_volestrangler
Nov 2012
#21
Challenge accepted previously; still awaiting your anwers to your own questions!
RLBaty
Nov 2012
#98
Robert, your continued attempts to shirk your responsibilities in this dialog are upsetting!
trotsky
Nov 2012
#52
You have still not answered regarding reason/imagination but, from your original post,
intaglio
Nov 2012
#113
Highlight the difference in statemnts. Explain your use of reason/imagination
intaglio
Nov 2012
#115
I try to refuse to chase rabbits and be further distracted by anonymous snipers!
RLBaty
Nov 2012
#116
So, you are still unable to bring yourself to openly, honestly complete Step #1!
RLBaty
Nov 2012
#127
You ought to stop saying "sincerely", because it's obvious you're not (nt)
muriel_volestrangler
Nov 2012
#74
Vic, how about coming out and helping out your folks here; they really, really need you!
RLBaty
Nov 2012
#67
Alas, another interloper who doesn't want to take the walk through the exercise...
RLBaty
Nov 2012
#118
I said that everything people think of is the product of their imagination
Anthony McCarthy
Nov 2012
#132
I say I'd rather not have arguments that bad that support my side in an argument
Anthony McCarthy
Nov 2012
#136
Wow. Another example that peddling stupidity is more than a Bible thumper's monopoly
Android3.14
Nov 2012
#131