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Thanks,  Glen. 

The distinction with "strawmanning" is really helpful.  From Dennett, eh?  That wiley old fox. 

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Nicholas Thompson
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Clark University
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In my words, it's an attempt to reformulate an opponent's argument so that you can, authentically, carry it to its logical conclusion. In order to "listen empathetically", you *must* steelman your opponent's view.

On 5/20/20 9:42 AM, thompnickson2 at gmail.com wrote:
> Please, oh please, would you guys remind me what a "steelman" position is and what it's function is in rhetoric.  I feel like you-guys are making progress and I am falling .... falling ... behind. 


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