Try as you might, there is no reasoning with some people. There are ways to get your point across in an argument when ...

If you replay arguments long after they end, your brain may be seeking reward, not resolution. Here’s how dopamine shapes ...

Need to de-escalate an argument with someone you love? Whether you're butting heads with your sibling or significant other, these poignant argument quotes will help defuse the tension. Arguments ...

Sinnott-Armstrong is Chauncey Stillman Professor of Practical Ethics in the Department of Philosophy and the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, co-instructor of the Coursera online course ...

We all have disagreements with a variety of people from time to time. Arguing with someone who is being unreasonable can get to you, especially when you know you're right. You feel that nothing would ...

Since last week’s newsletter offered a favorite argument for the existence of God, it’s only fair to balance the scales by considering a strong argument against religious faith, against the existence ...

The word ‘argument’ suggests a disagreement but a written argument has nothing to do with conflict. A written argument should present a clear and well-supported point of view, accompanied by facts and ...

We’re living in an era of deep divisions. Cable television, social media feeds, and fraying personal relationships all reflect the same troubling pattern: Differences of opinion quickly escalate into ...

So you want to know how to win every argument? Stop trying. Not that passivity is the most effective strategy but if you’re thinking about “winning” you’re already headed down the wrong path. From a ...