There are times when arguments have to happen, as they're necessary for communication and problem-solving. However, there also comes a time when you can tell an argument is simply pointless and is not ...

If you've ever heard the expression, 'you get more bees with honey than vinegar' it's true. I've been watching these live ...

When an argument is going nowhere, a brilliant person will want to get out of it. On the other hand, someone who is not so brilliant will likely want to just keep arguing until they feel like they've ...

Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions ...

Keeping score and resorting to certain words won't go over well.

Experts often reassure couples that an occasional disagreement is normal in a healthy relationship. Although a little back and forth here and there is expected — there’s supposedly a way to do it ...

I have to admit I wince every time I hear someone say that or some equivalent—the notion that arguing is a normal part of an intimate relationship. Granted, I’ve met couples who, on the other end of ...

Formal logic helps us build and evaluate rational arguments, which helps us to test claims, explain our reasoning, and keep discussions clear. The first step in learning formal logic is learning about ...

For years when I taught freshman composition, I centered the class around argument, the form of writing that I took to be at the heart of academic discourse and intellectual life generally. I assigned ...