LessonsDeparting from the Expected Form: Rhetorical Reclassification of the AddresseeQuiz

ما إن تأمله
Something which, if reflected upon, would have this effect.

The source’s word taʾammul (reflection) is important. The mere presence of evidence, the effort to understand it, and a changed judgment are not identical. A denier may have evidence before them but fail to engage with it.

Evidence available: reasons are present to be considered.
Reflection: the relation of the argument to the conclusion is examined.
Expected outcome: the reason for denial should weaken or disappear. This describes the rhetorical premise rather than claiming direct knowledge of another person’s mind.

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Departing from the Expected Form: Rhetorical Reclassification of the Addressee

ما إن تأمله
Something which, if reflected upon, would have this effect.

The source’s word taʾammul (reflection) is important. The mere presence of evidence, the effort to understand it, and a changed judgment are not identical. A denier may have evidence before them but fail to engage with it.

Evidence available: reasons are present to be considered.
Reflection: the relation of the argument to the conclusion is examined.
Expected outcome: the reason for denial should weaken or disappear. This describes the rhetorical premise rather than claiming direct knowledge of another person’s mind.