what is the relation of Argumentation & Debate to psychology & to the philosophy as well?

Answer 1

Psychology has quite a bit to do with (argumentation and) debate. In fact, we all use psychology on a daily basis. Psychology is a natural factor in communication. We consider how our words and message will impact the recipient, how to dodge that push telemarketer, how we will reach a customer to sell them something.

Psychology is usually a combination of pathos and logos, mostly pathos. We use pathos to woo the judges into giving us the round. If we are debating informally with no judication, then we use pathos and logos to win or stay "one up."

Pathos is a strong psychological tool for winning and persuasion and that is all that debate is. You can explore the psychological aspects in your argument to support your side of the resolution (argument), but you mainly use psychology as a tool to overcome your opponent and win the judges.

I debated in college and was team captain for 3 years. I also coached several high school debate teams and we actually studied psychology and how to persuade an audience when we trained.

Oh, and we were often champions in the tournaments.

Answer 2

The study of argumentation is a branch of philosophy -- such questions as what makes a good argument a good argument, that is, sound or valid arguments. (Many people have some familiarity with Formal Logic, which determines whether the form or structure of a given argument is logically valid. Few have heard of Informal Logic, which evaluates arguments' strength. But I digress -- this is my field.)

Debate is when people use argumentation to support opposing views (that is, the debaters argue different sides of their question against each other).

Psychology is the study of the human mind. As already pointed out, it's useful in developing persuasive arguments (which isn't the same as sound or strong arguments, but is helpful in actually changing people's minds).

(I must admit a prejudice against debate as commonly done -- the point isn't to develop the best reasoning, but to "win" and the criteria have little to do with strong reasons and counter-arguments -- at least from what I've seen.)

Answer 3

Argumentation relates to philosophy, sociology, methodology, economy and education, while debate relates to theology, political sciences and Presidency.

Psychology has nothing to do with argumentation nor with debate - unless you are referring to the psychological impact a debate or a public argument has on the rivaling parties.