I’m sure that they all professed to be swayed by my actual arguments, yes. I’m not sure that they all actually were, but I’ve never managed to convert anyone without using actual arguments, that I’m aware of, and I’ve been present for some “aha!” moments that were all responses to arguments.
Are you sure? Keep in mind that people will generally not admit that they formed their current opinions for irrational reasons.
I’m sure that they all professed to be swayed by my actual arguments, yes. I’m not sure that they all actually were, but I’ve never managed to convert anyone without using actual arguments, that I’m aware of, and I’ve been present for some “aha!” moments that were all responses to arguments.