Begging the question, briefly

Begging the question, briefly

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David A. Conway and Ronald Munson in The elements of reasoning explain begging the question (Petitio Principii) as when the issue at hand is begged and not really addressed. Conway and Munson (1997: 132). 

This is when some reason offered for some conclusion is not really different from the conclusion itself. Conway and Munson (1997: 132). This is stating a conclusion that also serves as a premise. Conway and Munson (1997: 132).

If one does not have an argument, to avoid this informal fallacy, it is better to make a statement (proposition) (assertion). I created problem of evil, propositions within my British MPhil/PhD questionnaires, which led to surveys.

BLACKBURN, SIMON (1996) ‘Begging the question’, in Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy, Oxford, Oxford University Press.  

CONWAY DAVID A. AND RONALD MUNSON (1997) The Elements of Reasoning, Wadsworth Publishing Company, New York 

PIRIE, MADSEN (2006)(2015) How To Win Every Argument, Bloomsbury, London. 

SANFORD, DAVID H. (1996) ‘Circular Reasoning', in Robert Audi (ed.), The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.

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Dear Saint Chuckles, thank you for the special, speedy, Easter delivery, however...

The video is an excellent demonstration from TikTok of the dangers of high kicks. They are generally, better as finishing moves, if the opponent is significantly stunned from earlier, less risky, defensive moves.

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Dear Chuckles,

I assume that was you that dropped off the delicious Apple Crumble for Easter. It was on the counter and my star tenant figured you had done one of your special, speedy, deliveries.

The tip is to be careful on the stock market...

Problem is, with only one piece, someone's (not with a Doctorate) blood sugar levels were blown sky high the next day. The pie will have to wait for your next visit.

Frankly, this reminds me of when you used to bring experimental new snacks over and the previous condominium owner, that I inherited this place from, 'The Boss' would be angry because you were poisoning her 'boy'.

Very good move, IMHO

I think the defensive move is effective. Admittedly, I have not practiced that type of gun to the neck, defence, but have practiced gun defences. The gloves are a good idea for being on the streets, when there is a reasonable danger of potential assault, in particular from bladed weapons. I may invest in a pair of legal, tactical gloves at some point.

In agreement with the video, I would move my head off the line of attack. My left hand defence would be the same or similar as this officer (it looks like he is a police officer). I would probably simultaneously use my right hand (or reverse, if required) to also grab the shooting hand, or gun if needed, while elbowing the attacker with my right elbow. Hopefully in the neck, or at least the jaw. If I do not grab the gun away from the attacker, I would aim to knock it down and kick it far enough away. While the attacker is stunned, I might use a guillotine choke, if the attacker is facing me from his/her front, or rear naked choke, if the attacker has his/her back to me. But this is only after striking the attacker multiple times with elbow strikes, knees, punches and low, non-grabbable, kicks, as needed.

Striking the eyes is certainly a good option, as are open hand neck strikes.