Argument Structure: Secrets of the World’s Best Debaters

Master the Structure of Arguments

By: Scott Lovell

Narrated by: Timothy Burke

Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

If you want to impress your colleagues, friends, and family with remarkable argumentation skills and logical thinking, then keep reading.

Have you ever lost an argument? Have you ever been accused of being irrational or confusing? Have you ever gotten into a debate, only to find that you have contradicted yourself twice and don’t even know what you think anymore?

Don't be discouraged if you answered yes to all three questions. The truth is that most people do.

You see, most debaters make the same mistakes - with both their argument structure and their responses. You may even make deadly logical sins...without even realizing. But now, you can stay informed with insider tips, usually only known to top debaters, which will maximize your chances of winning debates and receiving praise for your new remarkable skills.

With examples from classical literature and advice compiled from many different sources, this book will ground you in methods that have been developed over centuries of rhetorical exercise.

By listening to Argument Structure: Secrets of the World’s Best Debaters, you will:

• Learn how to lay down powerful premises that will keep your argument from contradicting itself
• Discover how to never get stuck in a logical fallacy again
• See examples of all kinds of logical fallacies so you can laugh (inside) as your opponent gets stuck in them
• Learn how to turn logical fallacies back on your opponent
• Master the art of analogy
• Organize your arguments like a pro
• Identify the difference between good and bad sources
• Figure out the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning
• Learn what to do when logic is not enough to convince your audience
• Discover tips and tricks for presenting yourself in a way that will help people believe you, from voice to posture
• Get advice on how to present yourself in a courtroom
• Get an entire chapter on writing argumentative essays guaranteed to boost your grades and your credibility
• And much, much more

©2018 Scott Lovell (P)2018 Scott Lovell

One of the best book, I think.

This is another one of those books like "Influence" by Scott that must be in your library. Tips, strategies and the psychology behind... well... Influence that supports greater success.

A wonderful guide.

Argument Structure: Secrets of the World’s Best Debaters is a wonderful guide to being a better communicator. I have bought several copies and I continue to give to friends and employees who struggle to be understood. Great read!

Great Book!

So helpful in organizing your thoughts on an argument!! I listen to it several times to really benefit from it! Good narration! Wish I had found this sooner in life but so glad I have now! Thank you Scott Lovell!

Marvelous Book to learn Argument Structure.

It is one of the best self help books I have ever read. At first when seeing the title and knowing it was written by a lawyer, I thought, wait minute, what would a lawyer know about self help for just the average person and that it would be written in an easy way.

Great tool to learn debate.

Great book for anyone starting out in the debating arena.A step-by-step easy approach to give you the confidence to dip your toe in the water. Highly recommended to young and old alike.

It must be in your library.

Awesome, Scott Lovell and wonderfully practical and insightful read. If you want to win at home or in business, keep this book handy and re-read as necessary. Sometimes it is better to think out of the box. Spence wins my interest and heart every time.

So far the best book on Agrument Structure.

So far the best book about debate that i have found! It is not just good for novice coach or debater but also for advance learners in that it reinforces skills and essential standards that are often overlooked in competition. And yes, its many of the simple skills taken for granted that may cost you a round,

Recommended This Great Book.

"Master the Structure of Arguments" is a good enough book to listen twice at least. My first book from this author but I am thinking to follow him to get his more books especially on this topic because I am feeling some thrust.

Great Text, Low Quality

This book really gives you a basic understanding of debate fundamentals. I've even used this book as a guide in my debate rounds! It is a somewhat outdated book, regarding common debate terms, but still applies in modern competitive debate. The quality of the book, however, was lower than what I expected. Generally good.

This book represents a better plan.

I'll admit I got the book because Scott has been like my friend as he described the easy tips here to learn best way to debate. Having said that I wondered, how beautifully author tell us the way to debate.