Debates are like sword fights, the one who is disarmed loses. E.g. a contradiction brought to light is light losing your sword. An “honorable” duel is fought without weapons. Neither side can lose their weapon because they’re fighting with “pure” extensions of the self.
A lawyer can take defeat in stride more easily b/c it’s just a job. If losing your sword has the same emotional damage as losing your hand, you’re retaliation is going to be more severe, escalating towards war.
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There’s a trope about this too. The batman or kung-fu master taking out gun and knife wielding bad guys with just their bare fists.
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