--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: (Even when hearing an illogical argument…" description: "\"“(Even when hearing an illogical argument Danny asked:) What might this be true of?”\" — Danny Kahneman" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/976/danny-kahneman-92359_illogical_even-when-hearing-an-illogical-argument_317219.jpg" --- # (Even when hearing an illogical argument Danny asked:)… ![“(Even when hearing an illogical argument Danny asked:) What might this be true of?” quote by Danny Kahneman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/976/danny-kahneman-92359_illogical_even-when-hearing-an-illogical-argument_317219.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/976/danny-kahneman-92359_illogical_even-when-hearing-an-illogical-argument_317219.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/976/danny-kahneman-92359_illogical_even-when-hearing-an-illogical-argument_317219.jpg) > ““(Even when hearing an illogical argument Danny asked:) What might this be true of?”” [Danny Kahneman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/danny-kahneman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Even illogical arguments can prompt thoughtful questioning, illustrating the importance of critical inquiry regardless of logic. **In simple terms:** Question illogical arguments thoughtfully. Key Takeaway Cultivate critical thinking. Themes logic critical thinking argumentation questioning cognitive bias Mood inquisitive analytical Type Illogical:1 Logic:1 Michael-lewis:0 Danny Asked:0 Illogical Argument:1 Argument Danny:0 Hearing Illogical:0 When to use this quote - academic discussions - media consumption - personal decision‑making Key Concepts philosophy psychology debate technique Questions to Reflect On - What makes an illogical argument persuasive? - How can you test its validity? 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