In a debate, what's it called when you pretend to agree with a point you don't actually agree with, because you think it will make the person more open to agreeing with you on other points?
In a debate, what's it called when you pretend to agree with a point you don't actually agree with, because you think it will make the person more open to agreeing with you on other points?
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Arguing in bad faith?
I don't think it's bad faith. You're conceding a point to make the rest of your argument stronger.
I’d call it lying to obtain an audience.
In bad faith here could mean that you’re not in the debate to clarify the truth, but to manipulate others’ beliefs.
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