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Summarize Argument: Counter-Position
The author is concluding that there’s an exception to a general rule. She starts with the general rule: it’s not absurd (i.e., it makes sense) to criticize someone when that person is being critical, because there are just some situations where we need to make a negative assessment of someone. (In other words, sometimes person A will criticize person B for being critical, and it’ll make sense for you to say, “Hey, person A, you’re being too harsh in my assessment. Ease up on person B.”)
But the author then counters that general rule with an exception: it’s a good idea to not be judgmental. Why? Because being judgmental is more than just making a negative assessment. Being judgmental means you’re not even trying to understand the other person.
Identify Conclusion
The conclusion is the author’s counter-claim: “there is wisdom behind the injunction against being judgmental.” In other words, it’s a good idea to not be judgmental.
Analysis by AlbertGauthier
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There is wisdom ██████ ███ ██████████ ███████ █████ ███████████