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A Rulebook for Arguments
by Anthony Weston • 1986
The rules to make every argument you write or speak stronger, clearer, and harder to refute.
3.82
3k+
A Rulebook for Arguments Summary
A Rulebook for Arguments 93%
The rules to make every argument you write or speak stronger, clearer, and harder to refute.
by Anthony Weston 1986
3.82
3k+ ratings
Attacking Faulty Reasoning
by T. Edward Damer • 1980
Every bad argument breaks a specific rule. Spot the rule, and the response becomes clear.
3.99
208
Attacking Faulty Reasoning Summary
Attacking Faulty Reasoning 91%
Every bad argument breaks a specific rule. Spot the rule, and the response becomes clear.
by T. Edward Damer 1980
3.99
208 ratings
Good Arguments
by Bo Seo • 2022
How to build arguments that hold, spot bad-faith moves, and know which battles to skip.
3.66
2k+
Good Arguments Summary
Good Arguments 91%
How to build arguments that hold, spot bad-faith moves, and know which battles to skip.
by Bo Seo 2022
3.66
2k+ ratings
Critical Thinking
by Tracy Bowell • 2001
Map an argument's structure, test its logic, and know when rhetoric is doing the work.
3.82
249
Critical Thinking Summary
Critical Thinking 91%
Map an argument's structure, test its logic, and know when rhetoric is doing the work.
by Tracy Bowell 2001
3.82
249 ratings
The Art of Always Being Right
by A.C. Grayling • 2012
Thirty-eight dirty tricks that win arguments. Learn to spot them, or learn to use them.
3.44
205
The Art of Always Being Right Summary
The Art of Always Being Right 91%
Thirty-eight dirty tricks that win arguments. Learn to spot them, or learn to use them.
by A.C. Grayling 2012
3.44
205 ratings
How to Win Every Argument
by Madsen Pirie • 2006
The fallacies that win arguments: how to use them, spot them, and never get tripped again.
3.50
1k+
How to Win Every Argument Summary
How to Win Every Argument 91%
The fallacies that win arguments: how to use them, spot them, and never get tripped again.
by Madsen Pirie 2006
3.50
1k+ ratings
The Tools of Argument
by Joel P. Trachtman • 2013
From framing the facts to exploiting the rules: the lawyer's toolkit for winning any argument.
3.97
949
The Tools of Argument Summary
The Tools of Argument 91%
From framing the facts to exploiting the rules: the lawyer's toolkit for winning any argument.
by Joel P. Trachtman 2013
3.97
949 ratings
The Craft of Research
by Wayne C. Booth • 1995
Finding a question worth fighting over, then building the case your reader cannot walk away from.
3.92
4k+
The Craft of Research Summary
The Craft of Research 90%
Finding a question worth fighting over, then building the case your reader cannot walk away from.
by Wayne C. Booth 1995
3.92
4k+ ratings
Think Again
by Walter Sinnott-Armstrong • 2018
Turn arguments from fights into tools: spot the fallacies, build sound cases, refute with civility.
3.34
603
Think Again Summary
Think Again 90%
Turn arguments from fights into tools: spot the fallacies, build sound cases, refute with civility.
by Walter Sinnott-Armstrong 2018
3.34
603 ratings
Objective Communication
by Leonard Peikoff • 1980
Most communication floats free of reality. An Objectivist shows how to anchor yours in facts.
4.22
74
Objective Communication Summary
Objective Communication 90%
Most communication floats free of reality. An Objectivist shows how to anchor yours in facts.
by Leonard Peikoff 1980
4.22
74 ratings
Socratic Logic
by Peter Kreeft • 2003
Reason with precision, argue with force, and catch every fallacy: a classical logic course.
4.31
468
Socratic Logic Summary
Socratic Logic 90%
Reason with precision, argue with force, and catch every fallacy: a classical logic course.
by Peter Kreeft 2003
4.31
468 ratings
Critical Thinking
by Sharon Kaye • 2009
Spot bad arguments, build sound ones: a beginner's course in the logic most people skip.
3.65
110
Critical Thinking Summary
Critical Thinking 90%
Spot bad arguments, build sound ones: a beginner's course in the logic most people skip.
by Sharon Kaye 2009
3.65
110 ratings
Mastering Logical Fallacies
by Michael Withey • 2016
The patterns behind every bad argument you have ever lost to, named and disarmed.
3.69
775
Mastering Logical Fallacies Summary
Mastering Logical Fallacies 90%
The patterns behind every bad argument you have ever lost to, named and disarmed.
by Michael Withey 2016
3.69
775 ratings
They Say / I Say
by Gerald Graff • 2006
Write academic arguments that respond to others, not just declare. Templates that show you how.
3.77
6k+
They Say / I Say Summary
They Say / I Say 90%
Write academic arguments that respond to others, not just declare. Templates that show you how.
by Gerald Graff 2006
3.77
6k+ ratings
How to Win Any Argument, Revised Edition
by Robert Mayer • 2005
Win arguments without shouting: self-control, precise language, and psychological disarming.
3.38
226
How to Win Any Argument, Revised Edition Summary
How to Win Any Argument, Revised Edition 90%
Win arguments without shouting: self-control, precise language, and psychological disarming.
by Robert Mayer 2005
3.38
226 ratings
Logically Fallacious
by Bo Bennett • 2012
A catalog of 300+ reasoning errors, with techniques to catch them in everyday arguments.
3.85
613
Logically Fallacious Summary
Logically Fallacious 90%
A catalog of 300+ reasoning errors, with techniques to catch them in everyday arguments.
by Bo Bennett 2012
3.85
613 ratings
Thank You for Arguing
by Jay Heinrichs • 2007
Win arguments without making enemies. Aristotle's persuasion playbook for anyone who talks.
3.56
7k+
Thank You for Arguing Summary
Thank You for Arguing 90%
Win arguments without making enemies. Aristotle's persuasion playbook for anyone who talks.
by Jay Heinrichs 2007
3.56
7k+ ratings
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations
by Kate L. Turabian • 1955
Research is not a mystery: a system for turning a question into a polished, cited argument.
3.99
3k+
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations Summary
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations 90%
Research is not a mystery: a system for turning a question into a polished, cited argument.
by Kate L. Turabian 1955
3.99
3k+ ratings
The Elements of Rhetoric -- How to Write and Speak Clearly and Persuasively
by Ryan N.S. Topping • 2016
Persuasion is a craft, not a gift: grammar, logic, and virtue beat charisma every time.
3.93
264
The Elements of Rhetoric -- How to Write and Speak Clearly and Persuasively Summary
The Elements of Rhetoric -- How to Write and Speak Clearly and Persuasively 90%
Persuasion is a craft, not a gift: grammar, logic, and virtue beat charisma every time.
by Ryan N.S. Topping 2016
3.93
264 ratings
Making Your Case
by Bryan A. Garner • 2007
A judge's yes begins before the gavel: the logic, clarity, and professional habits that win cases.
4.10
2k+
Making Your Case Summary
Making Your Case 90%
A judge's yes begins before the gavel: the logic, clarity, and professional habits that win cases.
by Bryan A. Garner 2007
4.10
2k+ ratings
Win Every Argument
by Mehdi Hasan • 2023
A veteran interviewer's playbook for winning arguments, from the dinner table to live television.
4.06
4k+
Win Every Argument Summary
Win Every Argument 90%
A veteran interviewer's playbook for winning arguments, from the dinner table to live television.
by Mehdi Hasan 2023
4.06
4k+ ratings
Being Logical
by D.Q. McInerny • 2004
Spot fallacies, build arguments, and keep your own mind honest: logic for everyday life.
3.75
2k+
Being Logical Summary
Being Logical 89%
Spot fallacies, build arguments, and keep your own mind honest: logic for everyday life.
by D.Q. McInerny 2004
3.75
2k+ ratings
Doesn't Hurt to Ask
by Trey Gowdy • 2020
Stop making statements. Start asking questions: a prosecutor's toolkit for winning any argument.
4.16
2k+
Doesn't Hurt to Ask Summary
Doesn't Hurt to Ask 89%
Stop making statements. Start asking questions: a prosecutor's toolkit for winning any argument.
by Trey Gowdy 2020
4.16
2k+ ratings
The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself
by Robin Reames • 2024
Facts crumble when denied. Metaphors run our politics. Ancient rhetoric knew both, and we forgot.
3.93
244
The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself Summary
The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself 89%
Facts crumble when denied. Metaphors run our politics. Ancient rhetoric knew both, and we forgot.
by Robin Reames 2024
3.93
244 ratings
The Art of Logical Thinking
by William Walker Atkinson • 1909
Master the machinery of valid arguments and detect the logical flaws that fool most people.
3.42
117
The Art of Logical Thinking Summary
The Art of Logical Thinking 89%
Master the machinery of valid arguments and detect the logical flaws that fool most people.
by William Walker Atkinson 1909
3.42
117 ratings
Critical Thinking
by Tom Chatfield • 2017
Between a bad argument and a good decision sits one trainable skill most schools never teach.
4.07
230
Critical Thinking Summary
Critical Thinking 89%
Between a bad argument and a good decision sits one trainable skill most schools never teach.
by Tom Chatfield 2017
4.07
230 ratings
Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student
by Edward P.J. Corbett • 1965
Five steps, three appeals, one ancient toolkit that still wins arguments and moves audiences.
4.18
430
Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student Summary
Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student 89%
Five steps, three appeals, one ancient toolkit that still wins arguments and moves audiences.
by Edward P.J. Corbett 1965
4.18
430 ratings
The Art of Logic in an Illogical World
by Eugenia Cheng • 2018
Mathematical logic isn't about numbers. It's about untangling the arguments tearing us apart.
3.47
2k+
The Art of Logic in an Illogical World Summary
The Art of Logic in an Illogical World 89%
Mathematical logic isn't about numbers. It's about untangling the arguments tearing us apart.
by Eugenia Cheng 2018
3.47
2k+ ratings
Introduction to Logic
by Irving M. Copi • 1953
How to spot a flawed argument: the logic toolkit from Aristotle to truth tables.
4.07
919
Introduction to Logic Summary
Introduction to Logic 89%
How to spot a flawed argument: the logic toolkit from Aristotle to truth tables.
by Irving M. Copi 1953
4.07
919 ratings
How to Think About Weird Things
by Theodore Schick Jr. • 1994
A method for evaluating any extraordinary claim, from alien abductions to miracle cures.
3.97
633
How to Think About Weird Things Summary
How to Think About Weird Things 89%
A method for evaluating any extraordinary claim, from alien abductions to miracle cures.
by Theodore Schick Jr. 1994
3.97
633 ratings
Asking the Right Questions
by M. Neil Browne • 1981
Spot weak arguments, hidden assumptions, and bad statistics: a guide to thinking for yourself.
3.97
2k+
Asking the Right Questions Summary
Asking the Right Questions 89%
Spot weak arguments, hidden assumptions, and bad statistics: a guide to thinking for yourself.
by M. Neil Browne 1981
3.97
2k+ ratings
Crimes Against Logic
by Jamie Whyte • 2004
Most public arguments are crime scenes. A philosopher dusts for the fingerprints of fallacy.
3.67
2k+
Crimes Against Logic Summary
Crimes Against Logic 89%
Most public arguments are crime scenes. A philosopher dusts for the fingerprints of fallacy.
by Jamie Whyte 2004
3.67
2k+ ratings
I'm Right and You're an Idiot
by James Hoggan • 2016
Why arguing harder backfires, and the listening and framing skills that actually change minds.
3.69
230
I'm Right and You're an Idiot Summary
I'm Right and You're an Idiot 89%
Why arguing harder backfires, and the listening and framing skills that actually change minds.
by James Hoggan 2016
3.69
230 ratings
On Speaking Well
by Peggy Noonan • 1998
A speechwriter's guide: authenticity and clear thinking beat showmanship every time.
3.89
642
On Speaking Well Summary
On Speaking Well 89%
A speechwriter's guide: authenticity and clear thinking beat showmanship every time.
by Peggy Noonan 1998
3.89
642 ratings
How to Have Impossible Conversations
by Peter Boghossian • 2019
Facts bounce off strongly held beliefs. The questioning method that works when evidence doesn't.
3.89
3k+
How to Have Impossible Conversations Summary
How to Have Impossible Conversations 89%
Facts bounce off strongly held beliefs. The questioning method that works when evidence doesn't.
by Peter Boghossian 2019
3.89
3k+ ratings
How to Become a Really Good Pain in the Ass
by Christopher W. DiCarlo • 2007
Why the most annoying person in the room is often right, and how to become them.
3.58
270
How to Become a Really Good Pain in the Ass Summary
How to Become a Really Good Pain in the Ass 89%
Why the most annoying person in the room is often right, and how to become them.
by Christopher W. DiCarlo 2007
3.58
270 ratings
Elements of Critical Thinking
by Albert Rutherford • 2018
Your mind skips evidence, invents stories, and trusts charming liars. A guide for rigorous thinking.
3.99
109
Elements of Critical Thinking Summary
Elements of Critical Thinking 89%
Your mind skips evidence, invents stories, and trusts charming liars. A guide for rigorous thinking.
by Albert Rutherford 2018
3.99
109 ratings
Come, Let Us Reason
by Norman L. Geisler • 1990
A Christian philosopher on why most arguments fail, and how to construct ones that hold.
4.02
194
Come, Let Us Reason Summary
Come, Let Us Reason 89%
A Christian philosopher on why most arguments fail, and how to construct ones that hold.
by Norman L. Geisler 1990
4.02
194 ratings
The Rhetoric & The Poetics of Aristotle
by Aristotle
Persuasion is a system, not a gift: the rules for character, emotion, and logical proof.
4.00
2k+
The Rhetoric & The Poetics of Aristotle Summary
The Rhetoric & The Poetics of Aristotle 89%
Persuasion is a system, not a gift: the rules for character, emotion, and logical proof.
by Aristotle
4.00
2k+ ratings
La parole est un sport de combat
by Bertand Périer • 2017
The eloquence workout: train your body, voice, and logic until you own the room.
3.65
310
La parole est un sport de combat Summary
La parole est un sport de combat 88%
The eloquence workout: train your body, voice, and logic until you own the room.
by Bertand Périer 2017
3.65
310 ratings
Words Like Loaded Pistols
by Sam Leith • 2011
Rhetoric built and toppled civilizations, and its ancient rules still run every ad you see.
3.75
2k+
Words Like Loaded Pistols Summary
Words Like Loaded Pistols 88%
Rhetoric built and toppled civilizations, and its ancient rules still run every ad you see.
by Sam Leith 2011
3.75
2k+ ratings
Storytelling for Lawyers
by Philip N. Meyer • 2013
Courtrooms run on stories. The craft tools borrowed from film and fiction that decide who wins.
3.71
101
Storytelling for Lawyers Summary
Storytelling for Lawyers 88%
Courtrooms run on stories. The craft tools borrowed from film and fiction that decide who wins.
by Philip N. Meyer 2013
3.71
101 ratings
Verbal Judo
by George J. Thompson • 1993
Street tested persuasion: how to deflect insults, calm hostility, and gain cooperation from anyone.
3.84
7k+
Verbal Judo Summary
Verbal Judo 88%
Street tested persuasion: how to deflect insults, calm hostility, and gain cooperation from anyone.
by George J. Thompson 1993
3.84
7k+ ratings
Convence y vencerás
by Antonio Fabregat • 2017
Public speaking is learnable. A system for structuring talks, reading rooms, and beating nerves.
3.55
31
Convence y vencerás Summary
Convence y vencerás 88%
Public speaking is learnable. A system for structuring talks, reading rooms, and beating nerves.
by Antonio Fabregat 2017
3.55
31 ratings
Farnsworth's Classical English Rhetoric
by Ward Farnsworth • 2010
Why great prose works: the ancient rhetorical devices that power it, catalogued and made visible.
4.16
488
Farnsworth's Classical English Rhetoric Summary
Farnsworth's Classical English Rhetoric 88%
Why great prose works: the ancient rhetorical devices that power it, catalogued and made visible.
by Ward Farnsworth 2010
4.16
488 ratings
Critical Thinking
by Simon Bradley • 2016
A structured method for evaluating evidence, cutting through noise, and knowing when inaction wins.
3.27
241
Critical Thinking Summary
Critical Thinking 88%
A structured method for evaluating evidence, cutting through noise, and knowing when inaction wins.
by Simon Bradley 2016
3.27
241 ratings
How to Know Everything
by Elke Wiss • 2020
Most of us listen only to reply. The questioning techniques that make every conversation deeper.
3.57
6k+
How to Know Everything Summary
How to Know Everything 88%
Most of us listen only to reply. The questioning techniques that make every conversation deeper.
by Elke Wiss 2020
3.57
6k+ ratings
How to Win an Argument
by Marcus Tullius Cicero • 2016
Cicero's persuasion system: the lost art of drilling memory, logic, and delivery into instinct.
3.66
943
How to Win an Argument Summary
How to Win an Argument 88%
Cicero's persuasion system: the lost art of drilling memory, logic, and delivery into instinct.
by Marcus Tullius Cicero 2016
3.66
943 ratings
Tactics
by Gregory Koukl • 2000
You're losing arguments you should win. The problem isn't your evidence, it's your approach.
4.35
10k+
Tactics Summary
Tactics 88%
You're losing arguments you should win. The problem isn't your evidence, it's your approach.
by Gregory Koukl 2000
4.35
10k+ ratings
The Art of Trial Warfare
by Michael S. Waddington • 2016
Sun Tzu's classic warfare text, read straight as a trial manual: opposing counsel is the enemy.
2.00
1
The Art of Trial Warfare Summary
The Art of Trial Warfare 88%
Sun Tzu's classic warfare text, read straight as a trial manual: opposing counsel is the enemy.
by Michael S. Waddington 2016
2.00
1 ratings
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