The Art of Debate

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The Art of Debate

If you’re like many people, you might associate debate with either a high school or college club or a TV political “debate” It involves two or more candidates talking to each other. But if a club or political showmanship is your only association with debating, you’re missing out on an exhilarating intellectual pursuit that can help you in all aspects of Everyday life, from making business decisions to inviting friends to cocktail parties.
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The ability to debate—to present persuasive arguments, pierce the logic of others, and turn the tables against withering cross-examinations—is one of The truest test of one’s intellectual capacity, yet we often relegate it to politicians and lawyers. This is unfortunate because debate can bring us together as society and help us to resolve our differences. of opinions, and make stronger arguments based upon reason and compromise The Art of Debate This book will provide you with the ultimate guide to this powerful skill. It has many benefits for anyone who wants more clarity and better decision making. Learn from a renowned Associate Professor of Communication Jarrod Atchison of Wake Forest University’s 24 stimulating lectures will help to develop your command of logic, construct clear and concise arguments, recognize the fallacies in others’ reasoning, and sharpen your strategic thinking skills.

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Although eloquent language can persuade, it is the ideas behind the language that are just as powerful as the language itself. of Presentation is what separates the thinker and the salesperson. What’s more, the skill of Debate has many applications beyond the formal stage. It is omnipresent in all aspects of life. of Our personal and professional lives. The Methods taught in this course are drawn directly from the field. of You can use them almost anywhere: panel discussions or town halls, boardrooms or classrooms. To debate anyone—and win—is one of life’s most influential skills, and The Art of Debate It gives you all the tools that you need to create winning arguments, make better decisions, and communicate your decisions more effectively.

Learn the Formal Elements of A Debate

Through a series of Lectures that are well-structured and follow logically through every formal element of Professor Atchison teaches you how to structure and defend your argument in a debate. From choosing a narrow enough proposition for a good debate to structuring your own argument to spotting fallacies and weaknesses in your opponent’s argument, you will sharpen your critical thinking skills and come away from the course well prepared for any kind of debate.

Among the skills you will acquire are:

Learn how to create affirmative and negative cases, and the goals for each side of The debate.
Learn how to defend and attack arguments during cross-examination.
To deliver logical rebuttals, you need to be able to think faster on your feet.
Learn advanced debating techniques, such as those that draw from formal logic, or take advantage of You must concede a point.
See how the strongest debaters take notes to ensure they don’t inadvertently concede a point through omission.
Slide into the mind of Talk to the judge about how you can best communicate your reasons for a decision.

Professor Atchison will provide insight into each part’s rules along the way of The debate and what to look out for when attacking (or defending) a position. Surprising tips include the following:

Consider attacking the warrant that links evidence and a claim first before attacking the actual claim.
Look for fallacies in your opponent’s reasoning, from hasty generalization to slippery slopes to false analogies.
Ask leaders questions to find holes in an argument and use open-ended question to set traps.
Employ conditional argumentation to acknowledge a point without agreeing to it—a powerful technique combined with even-if arguments.
There are many more.

Strong debaters keep a high level of strategic discipline—but they also maintain flexibility to adapt during the course of The debate. As Professor Atchison notes, even the best-laid plans won’t survive long during the actual battle.

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Debating Techniques for Real-World Ethical & Business Dilemmas

Professor Atchison offers you a wealth of information. of The focus is on how to make an argument. of this course is on applied debate—developing skills that you can apply to the real world to help you think through complex issues and arrive at better decisions. As an example, let’s say you are a manager and you have to decide whether to repair or replace some employees. of Do you want to upgrade your equipment or purchase new equipment? You have divergent opinions from your employees. What should you do?

You can use the techniques learned in this course to create a debate that will test the benefits and drawbacks. of Each proposal. Doing so will give you the best insight into each stakeholder and allow you to make the best decisions. That’s what debate does for you: it aids your strategic thinking and decision-making abilities. Professor Atchison teaches how to apply what he teaches in real-world legal, ethical, and business dilemmas as well as structured debates on hot-button subjects like:

Climate change
Open-carry laws
Medical marijuana
Physician-assisted suicide
Local tax regulations
Bathroom use laws
Carbon tax proposals
Equal pay

Professor Atchison illustrates the topics without arguing for one side. Instead, he shows how one might build a positive case for a proposal, how an opponent might attack it, as well as what the course of action should be. of This is what such a debate might look like. You’ll no doubt sit forward with ideas and arguments of Your beauty, but not your own of this course—and debating at large—is that there are no easy answers. Complex issues are discussed for a reason. of Debating the issue allows for you to refine, qualify, add nuance, and expand on your own reasoning.

A Practical Course in the Management of Debate Stage, Boardroom or Cocktail Party

It’s amazing to see two well-prepared opponents engage in a great debate. Moments are like a championship athletic match. of High drama, traps for either side to fall into, and bold lines of It is a feat of logic that can leave spectators gasping for breath. But there’s more to the thrill of The techniques are the subject of a debate. of There are many applications of debate in our daily lives, off-stage.

This course will improve your strategic thinking. It will teach you how to not only craft an argument but also how to present ideas. Think. of You will use the practical lessons learned from the course to build a foundation in formal debate techniques. This will allow you to think clearly and live a better life. You can use this course to learn how to better reason and make better decisions, whether you are interested in joining a local debate club. The Art of Debate This is a dynamic introduction to one of life’s most fascinating skills.

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