Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Quote of the Day

How to compose a successful critical commentary:
  • You should attempt to re-express your target’s position so clearly, vividly, and fairly that your target says, “Thanks, I wish I’d thought of putting it that way.
  • You should list any points of agreement (especially if they are not matters of general or widespread agreement).
  • You should mention anything you have learned from your target.
  • Only then are you permitted to say so much as a word of rebuttal or criticism.
- Daniel C. Dennett, Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking

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