Approach Quote by Pal Brekke

Profound insights arise only in debate, with a possibility of counterargument, only when there is a possibility of expressing not only correct ideas but…

— Andrei Sakharov

“people believe a conclusion is true, they are also very likely to believe arguments that appear to support it, even when these arguments are…

— Daniel Kahneman

A common rhetorical strategy of politicians and others is to frame their opponents' views in the worst possible light, tacitly suggesting that all versions…

— Dale Jamieson

People whose views are swung when you get into these ridiculous debates - I think they're all nonsense. You've got to have a fundamental…

— Nigel Pearson

“I’ve never put much stock in the act of arguing. Most folks I’ve encountered who are accomplished at the craft refuse to let the…

— Rob Wood

I don't feel that an atmosphere of debate and total disagreement and argument is such a bad thing. It makes for a vital and…

— Clifford Geertz

“Arguing against people who control the terms of debate is a hard task, and in a way exponents of diversity have achieved a tremendous…

— Ed West

“Their goal is to deepen our comprehension of the discussions themselves instead of justifying particular views involved in current debates.”

— Gary B. Ferngren

“A lively debate in a Braintrust meeting is not being waged in the hopes of any one person winning the day. To the extent…

— Ed Catmull

“The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way.”

— Bertrand Russell

When a politician says, concerning an issue involving science, that the debate is over, you may be sure the debate is rolling on and…

— George Will

When a politician says the debate is over, you can be sure of two things; the debate is raging; and he's losing it.

— George Will