Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Does Persuasion present more ethical dilemmas than Argumentation?
Position‹3 of 3

No, Persuasion has fewer ethical dilemmas than Argumentation

This position holds that persuasion raises fewer dilemmas, because it is open about seeking to move people, whereas argumentation claims a neutrality it rarely has and so conceals its influence behind the appearance of disinterested reasoning.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Argumentation's claim to neutrality is the part that does the hidden work
  2. The dilemmas of persuasion are visible, and visible dilemmas get governed