OCC Critical Thinking Nietzsche Enemies of Truth Convictions & Lies Discussion

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Oakland Community College

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The German philosopher Nietzsche (1844-1900) wrote:

Enemies of truth. Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies.

What are convictions, in the sense at issue here? Why might convictions be ‘dangerous enemies of the truth’? Link this idea to Moore and Parker’s idea of Critical Thinking.

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Running head: CRITICAL THINKING

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Enemies of Truth
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CRITICAL THINKING
Enemies of Truth
In the context of the German Philosopher, Nietzsche, about enemies of truth conviction,
being an enemy of truth means that an individual denies the truth regardless of having facts or
point to prove against the truth being addressed (Moore, & Parker, 2008). To these individuals,
truth is...


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