Ahhh … the ad hominem fallacy. To deny ourselves a wealth of wisdom by citing a personality trait or belief to which we take offense.
When our opinions spoil our learning.
Discussion
“I don’t indulge Noam Chomsky’s wisdom on power or capital … because his statement on vaccines offends me.
I don’t listen to Plutarch’s theories on how to properly educate a child … because he had young male consorts.
I don’t read JS Mill’s philosophy about personal liberties … because he thought all nations were inferior to England.
I don’t choose to learn about my own enslavement by corporations from Michael Hudson … because he challenges the myths about capital that I hold so dear.
I live without understanding, because I am comfortable with the things that I already know.”
woody allen is a pedo but I still watch his movies. he doesnt have any influence over politics tho. chomsky, on the other hand… might actually be held accountable for the death of some thousands. I’ll still read him, tho, mainly his early work. just won’t take him as seriously as I used to, let alone the caricature he became. my idiosyncrasy remains my main compass 🤝
This should be brought up more often.
You would say that... you're just a squirrel. I bet you eat nuts for a living