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Argument and Debate

Intermediate: Development
6 Lessons

Deepen your understanding and apply core concepts

1

Structuring a Case

Building a whole case from chosen arguments, ordered and complete

23 min
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2

Rebuttal and Refutation

Answering the other side honestly and aiming at the arguments that matter

23 min
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3

Burden of Proof

Who must prove what, the role of the default, and the abuse of the burden

23 min
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4

Common Fallacies

Recognising faulty moves of relevance and weak induction

23 min
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5

Rhetoric and Persuasion in Debate

Using ethos, pathos and logos in the honest service of a sound case

23 min
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6

Questioning and Cross-Examination

Using questions to clarify, probe and test a position with integrity

23 min
Theory
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Critical Questions