The ‘Slippery Slope’ argument: Uses and misuses: Miller Slippery slopes

Think 5 (14):43-50 (2007)
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We are often warned against stepping onto ‘slippery slopes’ — dangerously slick slides leading down to where the really bad stuff lies. But, as Arthur Miller here explains, these warnings often exaggerate the risk of a slip.

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