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| − | == | + | [[File:Negotiation-cartoon.jpg|thumb|A good moderate compromise position between Obama and the GOP would seem to be halfway between the two of them -- which (in the last panel) just happens to be approximately where the GOP was originally standing (in the first panel).]] |
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[[Category:logical fallacies]]The [[fallacy of moderation]] is a [[logical fallacy]] which occurs when one assumes that the truth must lie approximately midway between two opposing opinions. It is also known as '''False Compromise''' and '''The Golden Mean Fallacy'''. | [[Category:logical fallacies]]The [[fallacy of moderation]] is a [[logical fallacy]] which occurs when one assumes that the truth must lie approximately midway between two opposing opinions. It is also known as '''False Compromise''' and '''The Golden Mean Fallacy'''. | ||
| − | The fallacy of moderation is related to the technique of [[ | + | The fallacy of moderation is related to the technique of [[moving the fulcrum]] and the {{wpbackup|Overton window}} concept in {{wpbackup|political theory}}. |
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===Reference=== | ===Reference=== | ||
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===Humor=== | ===Humor=== | ||
| − | * '''2007-08-15''' [http://www.idrewthis.org/2007/08/i-drew-this-august-15-2007.html I Drew This]: being a sensible centrist | + | * '''2007-08-15''' [http://www.idrewthis.org/2007/08/i-drew-this-august-15-2007.html I Drew This]: being a "sensible centrist" -- sometimes a "compromise" position is barely distinguishable from an extreme one in its effects |
| + | * '''2004-08-25''' [http://idrewthis.org/d/20040825.html Both Sides] | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
{{excerpt|Dr. [[Kevin Barrett]] [http://www.agoracosmopolitan.com/home/Frontpage/2008/01/02/02073.html said]:}} | {{excerpt|Dr. [[Kevin Barrett]] [http://www.agoracosmopolitan.com/home/Frontpage/2008/01/02/02073.html said]:}} | ||
In court, for example, [[psychopath]]s can tell extreme bald-faced lies in a plausible manner, while their sane opponents are handicapped by an emotional predisposition to remain within hailing distance of the [[truth]]. Too often, the judge or jury imagines that the truth must be somewhere in the middle, and then issues decisions that benefit the psychopath. | In court, for example, [[psychopath]]s can tell extreme bald-faced lies in a plausible manner, while their sane opponents are handicapped by an emotional predisposition to remain within hailing distance of the [[truth]]. Too often, the judge or jury imagines that the truth must be somewhere in the middle, and then issues decisions that benefit the psychopath. | ||
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Revision as of 20:12, 15 July 2011
About
The fallacy of moderation is a logical fallacy which occurs when one assumes that the truth must lie approximately midway between two opposing opinions. It is also known as False Compromise and The Golden Mean Fallacy.
The fallacy of moderation is related to the technique of moving the fulcrum and the Overton window [W] concept in political theory [W].
Links
Reference
- Wikipedia (False compromise)
RationalWiki: no information as of 2010-09-10- The Nizkor Project:
- Fallacy: Middle Ground
- False Compromise (single paragraph)
News
Humor
- 2007-08-15 I Drew This: being a "sensible centrist" -- sometimes a "compromise" position is barely distinguishable from an extreme one in its effects
- 2004-08-25 Both Sides
Quotes
| Dr. Kevin Barrett said: |
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In court, for example, psychopaths can tell extreme bald-faced lies in a plausible manner, while their sane opponents are handicapped by an emotional predisposition to remain within hailing distance of the truth. Too often, the judge or jury imagines that the truth must be somewhere in the middle, and then issues decisions that benefit the psychopath. |