There are times when arguments have to happen, as they're necessary for communication and problem-solving. However, there also comes a time when you can tell an argument is simply pointless and is not ...

If you've ever heard the expression, 'you get more bees with honey than vinegar' it's true. I've been watching these live debates on social media that often turn into down and dirty nasty arguments.

When an argument is going nowhere, a brilliant person will want to get out of it. On the other hand, someone who is not so brilliant will likely want to just keep arguing until they feel like they've ...

In the dozens of conversations you have each week, following just a handful of simple "rules" can make all he difference in your relationships and your results.

I have to admit I wince every time I hear someone say that or some equivalent—the notion that arguing is a normal part of an intimate relationship. Granted, I’ve met couples who, on the other end of ...

'We're trying to find something to fight about!' says George Clooney of his relationship with his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. The actor told CBS News that they've never argued in 11 years ...

Formal logic helps us build and evaluate rational arguments, which helps us to test claims, explain our reasoning, and keep discussions clear. The first step in learning formal logic is learning about ...

On Sept. 11 our new world was a small town with a huge Main Street where everyone suddenly knew everyone else, wore the same colors, felt like kin. It’s hard to imagine we could have huddled ...

For years when I taught freshman composition, I centered the class around argument, the form of writing that I took to be at the heart of academic discourse and intellectual life generally. I assigned ...