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| The terms ''intellectually dishonest'' and ''intellectual dishonesty'' are often used as rhetorical devices in a debate; the label invariably frames an opponent in a negative light. It is an ] way to say "''you're lying''" or "''you're stupid''", and has a cooling effect on conversations similar to accusations of ignorance. | The terms ''intellectually dishonest'' and ''intellectual dishonesty'' are often used as rhetorical devices in a debate; the label invariably frames an opponent in a negative light. It is an ] way to say "''you're lying''" or "''you're stupid''", and has a cooling effect on conversations similar to accusations of ignorance. | ||
| The phrase is also frequently used by orators when a debate foe or audience reaches a conclusion varying from the speaker's on a given subject. This appears mostly in debates or discussions of speculative, non-scientific issues, such as ] or ]. |
The phrase is also frequently used by orators when a debate foe or audience reaches a conclusion varying from the speaker's on a given subject. This appears mostly in debates or discussions of speculative, non-scientific issues, such as ] or ]. | ||
| I was a student of ] a professor at ] I would like it to be known that he is a cheat and a liar.I was his assistant in class at university when he stole my ideas and papers for his self gain .He also stole other students works to benefit himself.He is not to be trusted. He could and would do anything to gain notarity.The name ] should be synonymos with ]. It is my belief as well as other authorities that I have spoken with in the field of literature that] should be dismissed from ].He is also a computer ]. | |||
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
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Intellectual dishonesty is the advocacy of a position which the advocate knows or believes to be false. Rhetoric is used to advance an agenda or to reinforce one's deeply held beliefs in the face of overwhelming contrary evidence. If a person is aware of the evidence and agrees with the conclusion it portends, yet advocates a contradictory view, they commit intellectual dishonesty. If the person is unaware of the evidence, their position is ignorance, even if in agreement with the scientific conclusion.
The terms intellectually dishonest and intellectual dishonesty are often used as rhetorical devices in a debate; the label invariably frames an opponent in a negative light. It is an obfuscatory way to say "you're lying" or "you're stupid", and has a cooling effect on conversations similar to accusations of ignorance.
The phrase is also frequently used by orators when a debate foe or audience reaches a conclusion varying from the speaker's on a given subject. This appears mostly in debates or discussions of speculative, non-scientific issues, such as morality or policy.
I was a student of Edward Mendelson a professor at Columbia University I would like it to be known that he is a cheat and a liar.I was his assistant in class at university when he stole my ideas and papers for his self gain .He also stole other students works to benefit himself.He is not to be trusted. He could and would do anything to gain notarity.The name Edward Mendelson should be synonymos with plagarism. It is my belief as well as other authorities that I have spoken with in the field of literature thatEdward Mendelson should be dismissed from Columbia University.He is also a computer Hacker.
See also
- In specific fields:
- Anti-intellectualism
- Epistemic virtue
- Ethics
- Honesty
- Dishonesty
- Plagiarism
- Pseudoskepticism
- Rigour
- Scientific skepticism
- Scientism
- Self-deception
- Truthiness
References
- Colin McNickle, More intellectual dishonesty on guns, December 15, 2002, The Pittsburg Tribune Review,
- Editorial, Intellectual dishonesty, Jerusalem Post, May 20, 2006,
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