Beg to Differ

This book aims to familiarize readers in a very simple and easy mannerthe rules and proper procedures of rational debate. It will help reducethe frustration that many experience when engaging in debates. The properconduct of debate is both fun and mentally stimulating, and we trust that implementing the rules ofdebate outlined in this book will help you and your friends increase yourability to learn, improve and engage in rational and intellectual debates.

Preface . - Introduction. - Chapter 1: On The Frustration That Debates Cause. - Chapter 2: Resolving A Dispute. - Chapter 3: Improving The Wording Of The Questions Under
Dispute. - Chapter 4: The Burden Of Proof . - Chapter 5: Disputes About General Facts And Theories . - Chapter 6: Disputes About Statistical Generalizations . - Chapter 7: Metaphysical Disputes . - Chapter 8: Disputes About History And Predictions . - Chapter 9: Disputes About Technology, Including Medicine . - Chapter 10: Disputes About Ethics And Politics . - Chapter 11: Disputes About Aesthetics . - Chapter 13: Conclusion . - Appendix: Skepticism . - Bibliography . - Index.