Honestly, I’ve seen a few different definitions for it, from an argument that’s just meant to br antagonistic, another is that it’s one where the one making seeks to win no matter what, another is where the person making it knows it’s wrong but makes it anyway.
Can anyone nail down what arguing in bad faith actually is for me? If so, that’d be great.
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You and I are having a debate. Your position is that gummy bears are better than worms. My position is gummy worms are better than bears.
I come to the debate stage willing to defend my position but also with the understanding that if you make compelling enough argument, that I am willing to change my mind.
You come to the debate willing to defend your position but also with the understanding that if I make a compelling enough argument that you are willing to change your mind.
We have faith in each other that we are there to make and listen to rational arguments about the debate subject.
Either one of us can break that faith by removing one, our willingness to change our minds, or two, by presenting arguments that are intended to deceive, rather than rationally convince someone.
For example, you show and take the stage to talk about how ice cream is healthy and fail to make an argument about hunny bears or worms, you have broken faith.
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