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| − | '''Last wordism''' is | + | '''Last wordism''' is a tactic used in a [[debate]] or discussion, resorted to in the belief that victory can be obtained by having the "last word." A statement can be identified as last wordism if it adds no new 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. |
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| − | + | When '''last wordism''' is correctly identified, it 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 childish. At worst, it reflects a lack of restraint or bullying, a characteristic of wrongdoing or [[sin]]. | |
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Revision as of 21:52, May 4, 2009
Last wordism is a tactic used in a debate or discussion, resorted to in the belief that victory can be obtained by having the "last word." A statement can be identified as last wordism if it adds no new substance to an argument; it is intended to achieve its effect through recency[1] rather than through relevance.
When last wordism is correctly identified, it often betrays the weaknesses of "less intellectually robust presentations."[2]
At best, last wordism is childish. At worst, it reflects a lack of restraint or bullying, a characteristic of wrongdoing or sin.
References
- ↑ "Recency" is the state of being "recent", as in "most recent."
- ↑ http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/pages/resources/books/reviews/CaseforChrist.pdf