78 () posted 1 year ago by ThatsAlright 1 year ago by ThatsAlright +78 / -0 93 comments share 93 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Do you think it is impossible for a valid argument to not be effective in your aim, which is persuading people?
Of course there are. And there are many bad, invalid and fallacious arguments that are effective.
What other measure of effectiveness is there?
Better in what sense? 'Invalid' means that it's a bad argument. The fact that it persuades people makes it 'effective'. If your goal is to persuade people, then the more effective invalid argument would be better in terms of that goal.