@SIN_Notung Of course. But how one gets to the conclusion is crucial (because of what the logic of bad argument will likely entail).
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@PhilosophyExp@SIN_Notung How is the conclusion that people who don't terminate DS fetuses are immoral defensible?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Humanisticus@SIN_Notung It would be defensible if it were true that on balance a DS life involves more suffering than quality, etc.4 replies 1 retweet 1 like -
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@PhilosophyExp@SIN_Notung Except it doesn't involve more suffering than quality, not even close, ergo it's not a defensible position.4 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Humanisticus@PhilosophyExp I guess he's assuming that it is though - and wouldn't it be defensible given that assumption?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @SIN_Notung
@SIN_Notung@PhilosophyExp No. You could defend him but not the argument, his statement is not defensible.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Humanisticus@PhilosophyExp but given the assumption?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @SIN_Notung
@SIN_Notung@PhilosophyExp No. A false assumption doesn't bolster an argument.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Humanisticus@PhilosophyExp it can still be a valid argument though, even with false premises...1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Humanisticus @SIN_Notung Well, that's what "valid" means to a philosopher (as opposed to "sound").
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@PhilosophyExp@SIN_Notung And if this is true no wonder scientists get annoyed with philosophers :)0 replies 0 retweets 0 likesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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