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Sat 6 Jun, 2009 07:54 pm
Hey, I struck out the first time in the post but here goes.I am still new to the site, not to the field. I am a student looking to gain some prospective from people who care and listen to the world around them. I feel like the people I encounter start conversations, then get defensive if I dont agree with them. To me thats not a conversation it's an agreement. I now find myself taking the other side, even if I dont believe in it( as long as I am informed on both sides) just to make things interesting. Also I noticed the more I do that, it opens my opinions because I am defending a previously disagreeable point.
@nastrothomas,
Playing the devil's advocate is an excellent way to refine your own thinking about things. Welcome to the forum! We are glad that you have decided to join us here at the Philosophy Forum. Enjoy your stay!