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Here<\/a> is some (fairly obvious I think) advice on criticism from Daniel Dennett:<\/p>\n How to compose a successful critical commentary:<\/p><\/blockquote>\n You should attempt to re-express your target\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s position so clearly, vividly, and fairly that your target says, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Thanks, I wish I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d thought of putting it that way.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n You should list any points of agreement (especially if they are not matters of general or widespread agreement).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n You should mention anything you have learned from your target.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n Only then are you permitted to say so much as a word of rebuttal or criticism.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Good practical advice, I think. \u00c2\u00a0Facebook comment from someone:<\/p>\n I don’t think anyone can accuse Daniel Dennett of being ‘kind’ when it comes to criticizing the things he doesn’t agree with<\/strong>. When it comes to religion and determinism, I think ‘brutal’ would be a more appropriate word to use. Wish I could think of some concrete examples, but the only one that comes to mind is his critique of Rick Warren in a TED talk.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Maybe he got through the first three without learning anything.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here is some (fairly obvious I think) advice on criticism from Daniel Dennett: How to compose a successful critical commentary: You should attempt to re-express your target\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s position so clearly, vividly, and fairly that your target says, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Thanks, I wish I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d thought of putting it that way.” You should list any points of agreement (especially … Continue reading Dennett on Criticism<\/span> \n