I’d say that critically examining arguments in cause prioritization is an important part of doing cause prioritization. Just as examining philosophical arguments of others is part of doing philosophy. At least, reviewing and judging arguments does not amount to deferring—which is what the post seems mainly concerned about. Perhaps there is actually no disagreement?
I’d say that critically examining arguments in cause prioritization is an important part of doing cause prioritization. Just as examining philosophical arguments of others is part of doing philosophy. At least, reviewing and judging arguments does not amount to deferring—which is what the post seems mainly concerned about. Perhaps there is actually no disagreement?