Don't Talk About Love in a Debate!

I have recently published a book titled "Don't Talk About Love in a Debate!" (Watashi no Gendai Shinsho).

There has never been an era like the modern one, with its mountain of issues, that requires such diverse debate.
However, there is a lack of thorough debate that gets to the essence of things, as people only pursue being "kind to others," "healing," or "relatable!"

Debate is not a fight. It is not a brawl. It is not meant to refute and crush others.
Debate is an indispensable method for approaching absolute truth.

In this article, I will introduce the essence of "Don't Talk About Love in a Debate!".

(1) Definition of terms and prerequisites

When having a proper debate, it is necessary to align the definitions of words and each other's prerequisites.
Debate is required just to reach this point, but once you discard the agreed-upon usage of words or each other's prerequisites, the debate will no longer connect.

If you arbitrarily change your definitions or prerequisites after a debate has begun, it descends into fruitless self-talk.

If both parties adhere to the definitions and prerequisites while engaging in debate, the points of contention become clear, such as "we can agree up to this point, but we cannot agree beyond this." Reaching some kind of conclusion is not the only purpose of debate.

(2) Two types of breakdown

In the course of repeated debate, there are times when opinions align or a conclusion that sublates both opinions is reached, but there are also times when a breakdown occurs.

However, there are two types of breakdown.
One is when you are like oil and water, so you decide to stop talking.
The other is when you reach an agreement that "we cannot agree on this point," and decide to continue debating or cooperating on other matters.
The latter case is called
"agree to disagree" (agreeing to disagree). If you can do this, there is significance in having debated, even if no substantial conclusion is reached.

(3) A collection of NG words that destroy debate

1. It's different for everyone, isn't it.

2. Love is important, isn't it.

3. Sincerity is important, isn't it.

4. Your own beliefs are important, aren't they.

5. I'm not particularly interested, you know.

6. If it's fun, that's all that matters, I guess.

7. It was a waste of time to debate, wasn't it.

8. The level is low, isn't it.

9. You are smart, aren't you.

10. I only associate with people I get along with (it seems we aren't compatible).

To avoid any misunderstanding, when you want to have a fun "chat" with each other, you are free to use the words listed in the bullet points I just wrote.

However, the significance of a "debate" lies in using clearly defined terms, agreeing on premises, and strictly pitting "words" against each other.Emotional language is not necessary in a debate.

Bringing things like "love," "romance," "sincerity," or "good faith" into a debate is not only meaningless but even harmful.
This is because words like "love," "romance," "sincerity," and "good faith" lack definitions that everyone can agree on and are merely words used to express "feelings." Love and sincerity only serve to ruin a debate.

Do not bring up love or sincerity when debating!

Conclusion

1.
Let's strictly distinguish between "debate" and "chatting"! They are similar but different things.
2.
If you are going to debate, clarify the "definitions of words" and the "premises"!
3.
In a debate, let's drive out the relativism of "it depends on the person"!

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