The Art of Debate

The Art of Debate « Series from 2017

Series from 2017

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Genres: Documentary, Special Interest

The Art of Debate offers you the ultimate how-to guide for hashing out differences of opinion and making stronger arguments based on reason and compromise.

Professor Jarrod Atchison of Wake Forest University helps you develop your command of logic, construct clear arguments, recognize the fallacies in others’ reasoning, and sharpen your own strategic thinking skills.

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The Hidden Value of Debate

When and How to Use Debate

The Proposition: Choosing What to Debate

The Structure of Argument

Using Evidence in Debate

Fallacies in Your Opponent's Research

Fallacies in Your Opponent's Arguments

Elements of a Good Case

Arguing for the Affirmative

Building Affirmative Cases

Arguing for the Negative

Building Negative Cases

The Crucible of Cross-Examination

Asking and Answering Leading Questions

Open-Ended Questions: Setting Traps

Essentials of a Persuasive Rebuttal

Dealing with the Unexpected in Debate

"Even If" Arguments: The Essential Weapon

Debate Jujitsu: Flipping the Warrant

The Power of Concessions

Conditional Argumentation

Line-by-Line Refutation

Judging Debates: The Art of the Decision

Winning the Cocktail Party