Most serious and consequential debates are decided by one side running out of stamina and the other winning by default. When something actually matters to you, staying in the debate is more important than winning or losing particular points.
broader point is finite vs. infinite game (play to win/play to continue the game). Consequential debates are almost by definition infinite game. There is no ultimate victory or defeat. Only tactical ones. There's only staying or quitting longer term.
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Perhaps, but only abstractly. Hence my tedious insistence on concrete examples. To add: Carse's thinking is not well-formed, to put mildly.
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Likewise I think it's your position that needs examples
. If I squint all examples appear to fit my model at least approximately.
Marital disagreements are a good clear example. Most are resolved by one spouse deciding to accept without conceding. 'This too shall pass' - Show replies
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