tlmorg02
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Common sense is needed to interpret the data that science and logic provide.
Several could mean most, but it could also be fewer than most. So, I disagree that it does not affect the strength of the argument as several is less precise a number and could mean anything, really.
However, I will happily accept your backtracking as you admitting that you were wrong.
No, my argument is still valid. That's why you failed to address it and instead choose to focus on this unrelated issue; a classic Red Herring.
That's an interesting idea, but I was actually describing what I personally thought of as the definition of "common sense".I think that "TheMark" was trying to make the case that the factual basis for what is known as each person’s "common sense" varies between person to person.
Some people (because of that variance) have more "common sense" than others.
1. I wasn't trying to prove anything or accomplish anything, but rather see what others think. Without that sort of intent than there is no failure, especially since someone responded to my question with their own view. That would mean I accomplished my purpose.
2. As of the votes right now, if averaged, than common sense is viewed as slightly less relevant than other forms of information, which, if there was a competition (and based on my statement in the OP) would indicate a slight preference against the value of common sense. But as I stated this is not a competition
3. I find it odd that you think it is some sort of competition.
That's an interesting idea, but I was actually describing what I personally thought of as the definition of "common sense".
It was apparently not entirely in step with the Wikipedia definition.
But that brings up an interesting thought.
Perhaps what many people consider "common sense" is not actually such, or perhaps what Wikipedia defines as "common sense" is something else entirely?
:mrgreen:
I question its value because it tends to rely on assumptions and personal observations vs what I consider to be more objective forms of data gathering and synthesis, such as science. What is your opinion?
Personally, I do not believe that your argument is valid and this is why I did not address it. I will continue to not do so unless there is a time I feel that it is valid. You are free to use that to prove whatever point you feel you must make if it makes you feel better, as it provides no harm to me for you to do so. However, I did wish to point the flaw in your reasoning as those sorts of things irritate me in general. You misused words in your argument, I pointed it out, you backtracked, case closed.
Overall though, the people on this forum are quite capable of posting their thoughts about the matter if they wish to do so and are quite able to provide their own take, even if it has little to do with mine. I do not think they need you to be their champion. But as I posted in the last paragraph, if you feel good doing it, go ahead.
I will happily accept your non-answer as you admitting that you were wrong.