2007-01-31 00:12:40 · 9 answers · asked by Mexie 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I have the best advice: Read and study 'Logic' by Aristotle. He will teach you to think, a very difficult art to master.
2007-01-31 00:27:52 · answer #1 · answered by Karl Romano 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep arguing! Practice makes perfect. Research specific subjects that you want to debate. Knowledge is power. It's hard to argue convincingly about something that you don't really know about. Then you can work on your communication skills (speaking & writing) to form solid arguments. You can probably find many self-help books on the subject of debating and arguing convincingly...A lot of it is presentation as well. Much of communication is non-verbal. Certain people are very persuasive & charismatic when they speak and are able to draw people in. Good luck!
2007-01-31 08:39:06 · answer #2 · answered by amp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Debate, don't argue. Arguments can't be won.
• Research - the crowd can only change their mind (or reaffirm their position) if you've given them information they never knew. Find those rare tidbits that completely contradict opponents view.
• be emotionless - frustration is a sign of weakness. remember, your view is correct, people will believe your conviction. anticipate the opponents points and you won't be blind-sided. Leave the emotions to the crowd, don't whine or plead.
• counteract - either agree with them and turn their points to advantages for yours OR disassemble their points, remove credulity from their resources, etc. Don't leave an undebated point.
• confidence - good eye contact with crowd and opponent. be knowledgeable and friendly but not pompous.
-basic stuff
2007-01-31 12:09:34 · answer #3 · answered by DeanPonders 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Study the subject. Ask only questions that require an affirmative answers.Listen respectfully and intensely to others views. That will encourage them to do likewise.Maintain a pleasant demeanor.Sometimes confrontation is necessary but that is not involved in Arguing/negotiating.
2007-01-31 08:28:59 · answer #4 · answered by Lowell R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start with things which are obvious (e.g.: the milk is white?!) then move to other levels (e.g.: why i want and need to improve my argumentation skills?)
good luck!
2007-02-05 03:30:29 · answer #5 · answered by lock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Study more on logic.
whether it is Aristotelean or Platonean.
Study works od Socrates or Descartes
2007-02-04 07:44:53 · answer #6 · answered by oscar c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
study logic, then study what you want to argue about, paying close attention to the oppsite side of your arguement, The more you know about what your opponent will try to use on you, the better you will be able to counter it.
2007-01-31 09:08:14 · answer #7 · answered by BANANA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want, I can hook you up with my buddy Craig...
He loves to argue with anybody about anything!
That's why I love to hang out with him...
good times, good times!
2007-02-05 16:19:46 · answer #8 · answered by Creepy Uncle Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
know and accept yourself ,, and love it
Love 2 you
2007-01-31 08:31:05 · answer #9 · answered by Truth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋