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by MetaCosm 4759 days ago
I guess we would really have to drill down to what you consider "winning an argument". I am not sure you and I would agree on what that means.

Is winning an argument convincing the person you are arguing with that you are right?

Is winning an argument convincing a 3rd party that you are right?

Is winning an argument whoever makes the greater number of valid points (debate style)?

... what does it really mean to win an argument to you?

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In rhetoric, winning an argument is bringing people to your side. Personally I'd rather not have a bunch of illogical idiots on my side.