Some folks have a powerful need to be right, i.e., a deep desire for some prized belief to be true. You might call this need “wishful thinking.” Suppose Wendy Wisher makes a claim, P, which is inconsistent with relevant evidence. Her friend Jane points out that P is probably false, given the evidence. What does Wendy do?
Debating Tricks: Never Let ‘Em Pin You Down!
Debating Tricks: Never Let ‘Em Pin You Down!
Debating Tricks: Never Let ‘Em Pin You Down!
Some folks have a powerful need to be right, i.e., a deep desire for some prized belief to be true. You might call this need “wishful thinking.” Suppose Wendy Wisher makes a claim, P, which is inconsistent with relevant evidence. Her friend Jane points out that P is probably false, given the evidence. What does Wendy do?