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Discourse
The Rules of Civil Conversation
I Resolve To:
- 1 Try and reach a shared understanding rather than ‘win the argument’.
- 2 Clarify with others to make sure I genuinely understand their perspective.
- 3 Endeavor to avoid committing logical fallacies in support of my claims.
- 4 Attempt to account for my own biases and try to be intellectually humble.
- 5 Try to be reasonable, rational, and create coherent arguments.
- 6 Refrain from personal attacks, sarcasm, and mean-spiritedness.
- 7 Use the ‘Principle of Charity’ to see the merits of others’ points of view in the best light.
- 8 Remain genuinely receptive to changing my mind if presented with compelling arguments or evidence.
- via The Rules of Civil Conversation