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Tactic of Debate Rather Than Trying to Find the Truth / Debate MindsetThe Tactic of Debate Rather Than Trying to Find the Truth / Debate Mindset occurs when logic is used to win debates or to defeat opponents rather than to find the truth. This typically happens when a person is more interested in "winning" rather than finding truth. Sadly, many formal classes and books dealing with logic commit this fallacy as an underlying theme. There is no desire to find the truth. The emphasis is on winning the debate. Examples of the Tactic of Debate Rather Than Trying to Find the Truth / Debate MindsetDebates on blogs Debates in front of audiences Debates between two individuals 
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