How to Win an Argument

by Michael A. Gilbert

A practical, easy-to-read and often amusing guide that describes how to hone your argument skills. Features contemporary examples of debates on current topics with sidebar notes demonstrating weak and strong techniques. Provides tools to identify and avoid the most common verbal traps. Contains strategies for effectively making your points during a disagreement--whether it's a formal debate or a shouting match.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help

208 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1978

About the author

Dr. Michael A. Gilbert is Professor of Philosophy at York University in Toronto, Canada. He is the author of Coalescent Argumentation (1979), as well as two novels and numerous scholarly articles.

Reviews

[Kenny Guzman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I saw an interview where 2pac mentioned this book, I was all over it since then

[Nick Pierce · Rating 3 out of 5]

An amusing introduction into logical fallacies, presented in the vernacular and hot button issues of the time (1978). Some wildly offensive stuff in here, so buyer be warned, but I actually think it's an interesting presentation and could be updated to assist with argument (& information) literacy for a wide audience.

[Theo Kokonas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent book. It goes through the bare basics of an argument, and the typical tricks that people play when arguing.
The book is very logically and appropriately laid out. I found it a bit challenging because picking apart conversations to their bare components is not something that comes naturally to me. I borrowed from the library however I'm definitely going to buy it because it's one of those books that explains really useful life skills.

[Douglas Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent.

[Michiru · Rating 3 out of 5]

ok, sam nic prevec presenetljivega

[Lennart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has some good basics. Summary: listen to what people say.

[Erik]

Listed by Patrick Madrid in the Reading Plan of Search and Rescue in Phase 1 (Preliminary).