This is highly needed, thanks for sharing. Dennis Pierri
On 14/05/2014, at 08:56, Everton Zanella Alvarenga <everton.alvare...@okfn.org> wrote: > Hi, > > I remember once I shared here some thoughts from Dennett on the importance > of making mistakes<http://ase.tufts.edu/cogstud/dennett/papers/howmista.htm>. > Now I saw this article about his new book, *Intuition Pumps And Other Tools > for Thinking*<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0393082067/braipick-20>, > and I would like to share here also: > > http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2014/03/28/daniel-dennett-rapoport-rules-criticism/ > > "How to compose a successful critical commentary: > > > 1. You should attempt to re-express your target’s position so clearly, > vividly, and fairly that your target says, “Thanks, I wish I’d thought of > putting it that way. > 2. You should list any points of agreement (especially if they are not > matters of general or widespread agreement). > 3. You should mention anything you have learned from your target. > 4. Only then are you permitted to say so much as a word of rebuttal or > criticism." > > > If someone here read it, please, share your impressions. I'm tempted to do > it. > > Tom > > -- > Everton Zanella Alvarenga (also Tom) > Open Knowledge Brasil - Rede pelo Conhecimento Livre > http://br.okfn.org > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines > Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org > Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, > <mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, <mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe>
