If you're arguing with the purpose to convince someone of something, you're assuming you're correct. This is unhealthy because you're now likely to have a blind spot or higher tolerance for weaknesses in your statement.
But this is how most arguments are.
I try to think that the purpose of an argument is to find truths. For that, you need to have- ideally- no bias towards the side you're representing.
Changing your stance shouldn't be seen a sign of weakness.
now that i look over my statement again...
it seems more like getting someone to your side
or changing them
I mean like
of course everyone has opinions
exactly why people argue
Is the flaw in this statement that its assuming its correct?
if so
that's not what I tried to imply
I apologize for the wording
Usually, the point of an argument isn’t to bring the other person to your cause, but to make sure that their side doesn’t go unchallenged. At least, this is applicable to when people bicker about politics.
the point of an argument is never to harm someones emotions or to get them on your side, but to change them a bit for the better. you never base it off how you feel
because well it's not a factual statement and it probably won't help
use facts don't be angry and piss each other off because no one is going to switch over to your side unless they have a weak stance on their views.
And at that point, you probably don't want them on your side
