In a debate, what's it called when you pretend to agree with a point you don't actually agree with, because you think it will make the person more open to agreeing with you on other points?
In a debate, what's it called when you pretend to agree with a point you don't actually agree with, because you think it will make the person more open to agreeing with you on other points?
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Arguing in bad faith?
24 4 ReplyI don't think it's bad faith. You're conceding a point to make the rest of your argument stronger.
5 0 ReplyI’d call it lying to obtain an audience.
In bad faith here could mean that you’re not in the debate to clarify the truth, but to manipulate others’ beliefs.
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