CentaurJF
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I was speaking to a PHD professor and we came to the conclusion that:
Referencing Htiler and the Nazi Regime in arguments is actually counter productive, because it is so extreme and has many good and bad ideas. I will give a few examples for good ideas, because the bad ideas are quite obvious.
examples for good:
Separating a man from his work can benefit both sides - (Hitlers paintings aren't worth nearly as much as a painter of the same caliber although they are beautiful, well made, and very articulate)
Nationalism can help win people over (propaganda or not)
You can come up with a huge array of stuff for all ends of the spectrum on this topic, so i think its just best to FIND ANOTHER example, instead of appealing to Hitler as a GO-TO. Believe me, i understand the urge but finding other examples will make you a better philosopher.
Referencing Htiler and the Nazi Regime in arguments is actually counter productive, because it is so extreme and has many good and bad ideas. I will give a few examples for good ideas, because the bad ideas are quite obvious.
examples for good:
Separating a man from his work can benefit both sides - (Hitlers paintings aren't worth nearly as much as a painter of the same caliber although they are beautiful, well made, and very articulate)
Nationalism can help win people over (propaganda or not)
You can come up with a huge array of stuff for all ends of the spectrum on this topic, so i think its just best to FIND ANOTHER example, instead of appealing to Hitler as a GO-TO. Believe me, i understand the urge but finding other examples will make you a better philosopher.
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