Why we argue (and how we should) : a guide to political disagreement /
Aikin, Scott F.,author.
Talisse, Robert B.,author.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface Introduction Part One: A Conception of Argument  -- 1. Why Do We Argue? -- 2 Why Argument Matters -- 3. Public Argument in a Democratic Society  -- Part Two: Case Studies in Public Argument -- 4. The Simple Truth Thesis -- 5. Pushovers --  6. Incredulous Tones -- 7. The Surprising Truth about Hypocrisy -- 8. Language, Spin, and Framing -- 9. Argument Online -- Conclusion: Civility in Argument.
PHILOSOPHY / General.
Communication in politics.
Debates and debating.