Emotional content propagates ideas more than factual accuracy does

Evidence

Adhering to logical form and avoiding fallacies, we repeat for emphasis, is only a means to the ends of justice, but logical form and avoiding fallacies are nonetheless critical tools of argument. They are the implements of persuasion. They form the imprimatur that gives legitimacy and respect to judicial decisions. — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 146 (#contradicts, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Ideas that compel action are more contagious than true ones; Emotional disease labels change consumer behavior more than scientific ones; Logical form and avoiding fallacies remain critical tools of persuasion — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 146 (+4 more)

Related

• Logical form and avoiding fallacies remain critical tools of persuasion (similarity 0.83)
• Factual propositions cannot be sustained merely by citing negative evidence (similarity 0.79)

Broader Connections

• Logical form and avoiding fallacies remain critical tools of persuasion #contradicts (0.85) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 146