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From the Art of Polite Disputation to Militant Debate
The piece surveys faulty arguing methods from coffeehouse disputes to university traditions, mocking bluffers who press claim over reason. It notes a rise of money fueled coercion, public duels, and hired contrarians corrupting discourse, while praising calmer judgment and private consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentlemen of the Blade
Blunderbuss
Frances
Addison
Charing-Cross
Asaji