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What does it mean?
In some French intellectual circles, basic respect for facts and logic has been abandoned in discussions.
In plain terms
Some French thinkers ignore facts and logic when debating.
What can you take from it?
Respect for evidence is essential for meaningful intellectual debate.

Where it applies

  • academic settings
  • media commentary
  • literary criticism

Putting it to work

  • demand evidence
  • check sources
  • value logic

Questions to consider

  • What is a fact?
  • How do you argue well?

Another view

This may be a broad generalization of specific groups.

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