Originally posted by CraSHer[UK]
dont understand what you mean by "correct" answer
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Jan-29-2004 07:07
Tranc3
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Registered: May 2002
Location: Santa Cruz, CA, US
As to the question...the way I see it, if you simply respond with "because," you aren't really being very logical. That is, it's like the equivalent of saying "I'm right because I say I'm right." It's an appeal to authority, and all philosophy students and teachers should know that it's a big no-no (or logical fallacy to be more accurate).
Whereas responding with "why not?" leaves open the possibility for your own error, but also asks for proof from the other side. Of course, simply because the other side cannot prove their view does not necessarily mean that your view is the correct one.
I think that neither of these answers is the "correct" answer, although one is "more correct" than the other.
Jan-29-2004 07:14
Darrax
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Registered: Nov 2003
Location: U.K
quote:
Originally posted by Tranc3
I think that neither of these answers is the "correct" answer.
Why Not?
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Jan-29-2004 15:07
sharpeye00
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Registered: Jan 2002
Location: Michigan
the answer is "why not." My Architecture teacher was given that question for an exam. He answered "why not" while everyone else in the class spent up to 4 hours writing out the answer. He received an A+
Jan-30-2004 03:16
Tranc3
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Registered: May 2002
Location: Santa Cruz, CA, US
quote:
Originally posted by sharpeye00
the answer is "why not." My Architecture teacher was given that question for an exam. He answered "why not" while everyone else in the class spent up to 4 hours writing out the answer. He received an A+
I knew it!
Jan-30-2004 07:09
Fundamental
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Registered: Apr 2001
Location: Scotland
Answering in a question is simply avoid the original question. For example...
"What is the meaning of life?"
"What isn't the meaning of life?"
Actually, that just sounds like something a philosopher would say...
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Feb-02-2004 09:16
TrancE OasiS
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Location: Bergen, Norway
true, but why?
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