When discussing involved topics such as philosophy, skillful conversation becomes even more important. If conversationalists fail to use good technique, then they will not present with each other effectively, and the conversation will come to be unproductive. Let me advise some ways to make and keep a conversation sufficient when discussing philosophy.
Listen - Most importantly, you need to listen as well as you can to the other habitancy in the discussion. Many habitancy talk too much and listen too little. Ironically, if you talk too much, you will have a lot of trouble expressing yourself. If you listen well, you can express yourself great because you can tailor your response to what the person has already said. Additionally, if you listen to others intently, they will likely return the favor. If you do not listen to them and just try to talk over them, then they will likely do the same to you.
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Ask Questions - Plato's dialogues show how Socrates used questions to have sufficient philosophical conversations with others. The Socratic formula can come in great use in discussions of philosophy. Request questions will help you great understand the other speakers, and it will cause them to express their contentions more clearly to you. That will greatly cut misunderstandings. Additionally, Request questions makes you seem well curious in the other person's ideas. Manufacture disagreeing statements, instead of Request questions, may make the other person feel attacked and may make you seem preachy, both of which will make the consulation less productive.
Speak Clearly - This may seem obvious, but many habitancy instead try to show off or make their ideas seem stronger by using more involved language. However, you will have most sufficient conversation by having the least misunderstandings, which you can do by expressing yourself as clearly as possible. Using concise, simple, and exact phrasing will commonly help you express yourself clearly. Rambling, over-elaboration and the unnecessary use of "big words" will make you less clear. Additionally, you can express yourself most clearly when you match the formality of your speech or writing to the formality of the situation. In other words, use formal phrasing in a formal situation and more informal phrasing in a more informal setting.
Speak Nicely and Politely - If the conversation turns into a contest, or if any of the speakers feel angry or offended, it will greatly cut the philosophical productivity of the discussion. A consulation about doctrine can quickly degenerate into a name-calling, insult-throwing fight. The other person will listen to you more if they feel more comfortable and respected. Do not just speak as nicely as you must in order to keep the conversation philosophical; instead, speak as nicely, respectfully, and politely as you can. Avoid insults, name-calling, or offensiveness as much as possible. Also, especially if you disagree, try thanking the other person for discussing the topic with you.
If you well try to have a sufficient conversation, you almost all the time will. Most habitancy do doctrine for fun out of interest, so why not try to have a sufficient conversation when discussing philosophy?
Whatever you do, good luck and have fun!
Having sufficient Philosophical Conversations
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