Debating Techniques for the Refutation of Paranormal and Religious Claims Debating Techniques for the Refutation of Paranormal and Religious Claims Recommended Books on Debating Techniques Click on a book title below to view a description and place an order. Not all arguments are debatable. Don't be afraid to concede an argument if the argument is not really a debatable one. In fact, you are better off to concede such an argument because attempting to argue against it may make you look excessively argumentative.
Some arguments are almost truisms.
These arguments you may want to concede with important qualifications. For example, let's say a person argues that they have the right to classified government documents on UFOs. However, you might believe that the safety of the public is more important and the release of classified documents may jeopardize the public's safety. Challenge Assumptions - Many arguments are phrased so as to hide assumptions. Once the assumptions are unveiled, an argument's weakness becomes apparent.