How to Compose a Successful Critical Commentary

How to compose a successful critical commentary:

1. 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. List any points of agreement (especially if they are not matters of general or widespread agreement).

3. 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.

Notes:

A great list of criteria. Use this before composing any response in online debate.

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 Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking
Books, Brochures, and Chapters>Book:  Dennett, Daniel C (2013-05-06), Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking, Penguin UK, Retrieved on 2013-10-22
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     Examples of Great Arguments and Rhetoric

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