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Record Nr.

UNINA9910255227403321

Autore

Agassi Joseph

Titolo

Beg to Differ : The Logic of Disputes and Argumentation / / by Joseph Agassi, Abraham Meidan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Copernicus, , 2016

ISBN

3-319-33307-0

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (X, 138 p. 1 illus.)

Disciplina

301

Soggetti

Culture—Study and teaching

Communication

Supervision

Counseling

Cultural studies

Cultural and Media Studies, general

Media and Communication

Cultural Theory

Consulting,  Supervision and Coaching

Cultural Studies

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preface  -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: On The Frustration That Debates Cause -- Chapter 2: Resolving A Dispute -- Chapter 3: Improving The Wording Of The Questions Under Dispute -- Chapter 4: The Burden Of Proof  -- Chapter 5: Disputes About General Facts And Theories  -- Chapter 6: Disputes About Statistical Generalizations  -- Chapter 7: Metaphysical Disputes  -- Chapter 8: Disputes About History And Predictions  -- Chapter 9: Disputes About Technology, Including Medicine  -- Chapter 10: Disputes About Ethics And Politics  -- Chapter 11: Disputes About Aesthetics  -- Chapter 13: Conclusion  -- Appendix: Skepticism  -- Bibliography  -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

This book is an attempt to familiarize readers in a very simple and easy manner the rules and proper procedures of rational debate. It will help reduce the frustration that many experience when engaging in debates.



The proper conduct of debate is both fun and mentally stimulating, and we trust that implementing the rules of debate outlined in this book will help you and your friends increase your ability to learn, improve and engage in rational and intellectual debates.