How to Win an Argument - Hardcover

Gilbert, Michael A

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1630261122 ISBN 13: 9781630261122

Publisher: Trade Paper Press, 1996

Synopsis

It's not always the person who is right who wins the arguments, more often it's the person who argues best. Gilbert's practical, clever guide--which also serves as a text for his popular seminars on the art of arguing--shows readers how to hone their polemical skills, and how to counter the verbal weapons that may be in an opponent's arsenal.

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About the Author

MICHAEL A. GILBERT, Ph.D., is Professor of Philosophy at York University in Ontario. He frequently lectures and gives seminars on the art of arguing, and is the author of several novels.

From the Back Cover

Proven techniques for getting your point across and winning arguments

If you've ever felt the frustration of losing an argument--even when you knew you were right--to someone more skilled in pressing their point (and your hot buttons), this book is for you. This practical, often amusing guide gives you the tools you need to make your point clearly in any disagreement, from a formal debate to a roaring shouting match. You'll find: Strategies for identifying--and avoiding--the common traps your opponents may set for you Sample arguments spotlighting current issues with notes that analyze both weak and strong techniques Interactive quizzes that help reinforce your new skills and build confidence--""Insightful, instructive, and enjoyable to read.""--Publishers Weekly

Edition details

• Publisher: Trade Paper Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1630261122
• ISBN 13: 9781630261122
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 208