Most LSAT prep programs focus on question types in their treatment of the logical reasoning section. This is generally a good approach, as identifying and using the right strategy for each question ...

An argument is not a fight. The art of argumentation—the ability to construct, present, and defend a thesis effectively – is at the heart of of academic discourse. The skill of crafting a compelling ...

An curved arrow pointing right. The art of the argument is a tricky one. Despite your burning desire to simply prove your opponent wrong, the real way to win an argument takes a more careful, tactical ...

In 465 BC, on the island of Syracuse in Sicily, two tyrants, Gelon and Hieron, seized land by force and expelled the population. To resolve the dispute, the expropriated and the tyrants were summoned ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I explore the exasperating matter of ...

Mary Ziegler (St. Louis University School of Law) has posted "The Terms of the Debate: Litigation, Argumentative Strategies, and Coalitions in the Same-Sex Marriage Debate, 1993-2008" on SSRN. Here is ...

The foundation of effective academic argumentation is a well-structured thesis. To build one, do the following: 1. Identify Your Central Claim: Your thesis should present a clear, arguable claim that ...