In general, considering how many wrong assumptions there are, I think it's good practice to check the assumptions one has been handed.
On the other hand, it's probably not fair for kings to play that sort of game.
In general, considering how many wrong assumptions there are, I think it's good practice to check the assumptions one has been handed.
Amplifying this: I'm fairly sure that (paraphrasing) "philosophers are useful for exposing other people's wrong assumptions" is one of the stock justifications for philosophizing!
Another month, another rationality quotes thread. The rules are: