Beg to Differ

This book aims to familiarize readers in a very simple and easy manner
the rules and proper procedures of rational debate. It will help reduce
the frustration that many experience when engaging in debates. The proper
conduct of debate is both fun and mentally stimulating, and we trust that implementing the rules of
debate outlined in this book will help you and your friends increase your
ability 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.