If you’re interested in learning more about the motte-and-bailey doctrine—and gaining insight into the shady rhetoric of the Eanes School Board and its DEI consultant—here’s a great discussion between James Lindsay and Michael O’Fallon. Highly recommend.
And for even more motte-and-bailey discussion, here’s a 2020 podcast by James Lindsay, in which he explains “how the game of critical theories is not the same game the rest of us play in broadly liberal societies.”
Disagree with me about the School Board’s sneaky motte-and-bailey rhetorical strategy? Fine. But it’s not good enough to simply dismiss this analysis with a “Nuh-uh” and a waive of the hand. Please listen to these sources and come prepared to discuss the arguments.