Win Every Argument
The Art of Debating, Persuading and Public Speaking
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- 5,99 €
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- 5,99 €
Publisher Description
A New York Times bestseller
Win Every Argument is the ultimate practical guide to debate, persuasion and public speaking, by award-winning author, journalist and interviewer Mehdi Hasan.
'A masterclass from one of the most formidable debaters and interviewers of our time' – Riz Ahmed
In today's fiercely polarized world, arguments are not just inevitable – they're essential. Whether you're navigating heated social media debates or crucial conversations in your daily life, everyone wants to make their voice heard and their point understood. Strong arguments, presented thoughtfully and in good faith, are invaluable: they help us solve complex problems, uncover fresh ideas . . . and can even be fun.
In this riveting and indispensable guide, British-American journalist and broadcaster Mehdi Hasan reveals for the first time the secrets to communicating with confidence, cutting through the noise of online 'tit-for-tats' and triumphing in successful, productive debates.
From delivering impactful presentations at work to conducting incisive interviews or engaging in passionate discussions about current events with friends, Win Every Argument equips you with the essential tools to sharpen your speaking skills and craft the winning case, every time.
'Indispensable' – Naomi Klein, author of No Logo and The Shock Doctrine
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
MSNBC host Hasan (Summer of Unrest) breaks down methods of persuading others in this sharp manual. Studying the rhetorical styles and strategies of such figures as Diodotus, Christopher Hitchens, and Barack Obama, Hasan outlines techniques for speaking well, capturing an audience's attention, and winning debates. He challenges Aristotle's assertion that ethos, logos, and pathos are equally important to persuasion, countering that "pathos beats logos every time." Citing a study that found stories focused on an individual garner more charitable donations than stories about groups, Hasan suggests that one should use "good anecdotes and gripping narratives" to get audiences invested in one's argument. He posits that sprinkling in humor can build rapport, defuse tension, and undermine opponents, recounting when he put an "Islam-basher" and Labor Party parliamentary candidate on the defensive by joking that she would better fit in with far right parties. "Do your homework," he urges, but he suggests that jokes are more effective when they're spontaneous. Bolstered by Hasan's incisive analysis of his interviews and debates with high-ranking political officials from the U.K., U.S., and China, this collects illuminating insights on persuasion. Readers will be won over by this perceptive guide.
