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Friday, August 17, 2007

Informed Opinion

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Category: Germany/Austria 2007
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Posted 08/17/2007 3:26 PM CDTPrint Vers.

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  1. One saying common in my family was “a person convinced against their will is of the same opinion still”.

    CASmithasl | 8/18/2007 10:21 AM CDT
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  3. What a great idea to share these resources! I will put these on my wish list and share THAT with the kids.

    AuntieG | 8/18/2007 11:44 AM CDT
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  5. Thanks for the bibliography. I’ve often thought about the various logical fallacies I was taught in undergrad philosophy, and I’ve wanted a book or two about them.

    My favorite quote on opinions, from I don’t know where, is, “A thousand uninformed opinions count as one.” Very useful when reading/listening/watching the news and some assinine survey is cited as authority for some claptrap.

    Windy Wilson | 8/18/2007 11:45 AM CDT
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