Month: July 2017

Jordan Peterson lists his 12 principles for a 21st century conservatism: 1. The fundamental assumptions of Western civilization are valid. 2. Peaceful social being is preferable to isolation and to war. In consequence, it justly and rightly demands some sacrifice of individual impulse and idiosyncrasy. 3. Hierarchies of competence are desirable and should be promoted.… Continue reading Jordan Peterson: 12 principles for a 21st century conservatism (analysis)

This article from The Atlantic about ‘steel-manning’ went viral, The Highest Form of Disagreement We probably know best which arguments are most difficult for our position, because we know our belief’s real weak points and what kind of evidence we tend to find compelling … use that information to look for ways to make their… Continue reading Steelmanning