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The Influence of Emotion on Online Argumentation
24:02 - 32:09 (08:06)
The use of emotive language in online arguments allows people to get away with saying irrational things more often than in real-life conversations where they may be challenged more effectively. This behavior is further exacerbated by the prevalence of logical fallacies, such as ad hominem attacks and sweeping generalizations, in online discussion forums.
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Fronto was in competition with Rusticus to become the main tutor of Marcus Aurelius as he shifted towards philosophy, teaching him rhetoric exercises such as writing speeches and phrasing effectively.
24:02 - 27:21 (03:18)
Summary
Fronto was in competition with Rusticus to become the main tutor of Marcus Aurelius as he shifted towards philosophy, teaching him rhetoric exercises such as writing speeches and phrasing effectively. Marcus later applied these skills to put paradoxical ideas into plain English for himself and others in his book "Meditations".
ChapterThe Influence of Emotion on Online Argumentation
Episode#497 - Donald Robertson - The Stoicism Secrets Of Marcus Aurelius
PodcastModern Wisdom
The internet and social media can allow individuals to get away with saying irrational and fallacious arguments more easily than in face-to-face conversations, leading to a lack of substance in the deployment of wisdom.
27:21 - 29:02 (01:41)
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The internet and social media can allow individuals to get away with saying irrational and fallacious arguments more easily than in face-to-face conversations, leading to a lack of substance in the deployment of wisdom. Despite this, it is important to remember the teachings of Socrates and strive for a more effective and genuine discourse online.
ChapterThe Influence of Emotion on Online Argumentation
Episode#497 - Donald Robertson - The Stoicism Secrets Of Marcus Aurelius
PodcastModern Wisdom
Daniel Gross discusses the art of debate and talks about how Socrates would interrupt the sophists in debates to make them check their starting points before moving forward with their elaborate speeches, which often disguised the weakest part of their arguments.
29:02 - 30:08 (01:05)
Summary
Daniel Gross discusses the art of debate and talks about how Socrates would interrupt the sophists in debates to make them check their starting points before moving forward with their elaborate speeches, which often disguised the weakest part of their arguments.
ChapterThe Influence of Emotion on Online Argumentation
Episode#497 - Donald Robertson - The Stoicism Secrets Of Marcus Aurelius
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, the importance of defining concepts in ancient philosophy is discussed, with a focus on the Spartan king's questions of "What are these guys like?"
30:08 - 32:09 (02:00)
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In this episode, the importance of defining concepts in ancient philosophy is discussed, with a focus on the Spartan king's questions of "What are these guys like?" and "What is courage?"