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'''Last wordism''' is a tactic used in an informal [[debate]] or discussion, resorting in the belief that victory can be achieved by having the "last word." A statement can be identified as last wordism if it adds no new information or substance to an argument. It is intended to achieve its effect through recency<ref>"Recency" is the state of being "recent", as in "most recent."</ref> rather than through relevance. | '''Last wordism''' is a tactic used in an informal [[debate]] or discussion, resorting in the belief that victory can be achieved by having the "last word." A statement can be identified as last wordism if it adds no new information or substance to an argument. It is intended to achieve its effect through recency<ref>"Recency" is the state of being "recent", as in "most recent."</ref> rather than through relevance. | ||
| − | + | '''Last wordism''' often betrays the weaknesses of "less intellectually robust presentations."<ref>http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/pages/resources/books/reviews/CaseforChrist.pdf</ref> | |
At best, last wordism is a childish tactic. At worst, it reflects a lack of personal responsibility or [[bullying]]. Which is a characteristic of wrongdoing or [[sin]]fulness. | At best, last wordism is a childish tactic. At worst, it reflects a lack of personal responsibility or [[bullying]]. Which is a characteristic of wrongdoing or [[sin]]fulness. | ||
Revision as of 19:31, February 14, 2016
Last wordism is a tactic used in an informal debate or discussion, resorting in the belief that victory can be achieved by having the "last word." A statement can be identified as last wordism if it adds no new information or substance to an argument. It is intended to achieve its effect through recency[1] rather than through relevance.
Last wordism often betrays the weaknesses of "less intellectually robust presentations."[2]
At best, last wordism is a childish tactic. At worst, it reflects a lack of personal responsibility or bullying. Which is a characteristic of wrongdoing or sinfulness.
References
- ↑ "Recency" is the state of being "recent", as in "most recent."
- ↑ http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/pages/resources/books/reviews/CaseforChrist.pdf