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Argument and Debate

Beginner: Foundations
6 Lessons

Master the fundamental concepts and principles

1

What an Argument Is

The difference between a quarrel and an argument, and the parts every argument contains

22 min
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2

Claims and Premises

How to state a clear claim and test whether a premise truly supports it

22 min
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3

Deductive and Inductive Reasoning

The two broad ways reasons support conclusions, and how to judge each fairly

22 min
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4

Validity and Soundness

Separating the form of an argument from the truth of its content

22 min
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5

Evidence and Support

Judging what counts as good evidence and using it honestly

22 min
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6

Listening and Steelmanning

Understanding the other side at its strongest before you reply

22 min
Theory
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Critical Questions