Instruction from a philosophy professor, that's what
Trump needs. I'll bet he had
plenty of them at Fordham. He's
just forgotten what he learned from them.
If so, here's a reminder, from a philosophy professor at Tufts
University, Daniel Dennett:
How to compose a successful critical
commentary:
(1) 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."
(2) You should list any points
of agreement (especially if they are not matters of general or widespread
agreement).
(3) You should mention
anything you have learned from your target.
(4) Only then are you
permitted to say so much as a word of rebuttal or criticism.
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