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  1. Oct 2024
    1. Anderson’s attack on transgender identity does clearly represent the reasoning of those who object to recognizing transgender identity. Thus, it provides opportunities for transgender activitsts to clarify their own positions and correct common misconceptions.

      This article is clearly on the side of not supporting or merely recognizing transgender identity. Yet, transgender activists haven taken this article as as opportunity to shine their own light against this argument and clarify some misconceptions. This is the perfect example of taking an argument and use it to engage in more critical thinking.

    2. Even if we find the reasoning flawed, we may want to give the argument some credit for articulating that reasoning. Laying out the reasons and evidence for a claim at least facilitates critical thinking about the topic. It may lay bare the underpinnings of a common belief and enable more substantive discussion of that belief.

      This whole article seems to trickle down to this overall main point. No matter how subjectively flawed an argument may seem, they serve the purpose of creating critical thinking and discussion even if it's to refute the original argument.

    3. Sometimes an argument points toward something worth considering even if it doesn’t convince us completely

      This shows us that an argument doesn't necessarily need to be convincing or even relevant but that it sheds validity on the topic itself. It can lead to more conversations of the main ideas or opposing the argument itself.