Symbolic Logic

Though many people get persuaded by identity rather than logic, it is still a good way to persuade the right kind of audience.

Good arguments can win the day where people are making a choice based on logic and merit, and are not persuaded by hyperbole, rhetoric or emotiona...

Logic is not the best strategy for winning a debate. Any logic has plenty of counter logic waiting to pounce on it.

A simple NO can wash over:

1. Any overwhelming facts and proof explaining why one is right.
2. Any valid counterpoints to the other person’s ...

The Gish gallop technique is used for two main reasons:

1. It is often easier to raise weak arguments than it is to refute them.
2. People generally prefer simple arguments and not complex refutations. The Gish gallop often contains these arg...