Can we taboo “intellectual discourse”? As I think about your question I realize that I’m not sure I understand what that phrase is being used to refer to in this context.
So, I think “a defense of corrupting intellectual discourse with lies” collapses into looking for a defense of lying more generally… would you agree? I’m not trying to put words in your mouth, just trying to make sure I’ve understood you.
Can we taboo “intellectual discourse”? As I think about your question I realize that I’m not sure I understand what that phrase is being used to refer to in this context.
For present purposes, I suppose it includes any domain including the defense of lying itself.
So, I think “a defense of corrupting intellectual discourse with lies” collapses into looking for a defense of lying more generally… would you agree? I’m not trying to put words in your mouth, just trying to make sure I’ve understood you.