Beg to Differ: The Logic of Disputes and Argumentation [Paperback]

This book aims to familiarize readers in a very simple and easy mannerthe rules and proper procedures of rational debate. It will help reducethe frustration that many experience when engaging in debates. The properconduct of debate is both fun and mentally stimulating, and we trust that implementing the rules ofdebate outlined in this book will help you and your friends increase yourability to learn, improve and engage in rational and intellectual debates.

Preface .- Introduction.- Chapter 1: On The Frustration That Debates Cause.- Chapter 2: Resolving A Dispute.- Chapter 3: Improving The Wording Of The Questions UnderDispute.- Chapter 4: The Burden Of Proof .- Chapter 5: Disputes About General Facts And Theories .- Chapter 6: Disputes About Statistical Generalizations .- Chapter 7: Metaphysical Disputes .- Chapter 8: Disputes About History And Predictions .- Chapter 9: Disputes About Technology, Including Medicine .- Chapter 10: Disputes About Ethics And Politics .- Chapter 11: Disputes About Aesthetics .- Chapter 13: Conclusion .- Appendix: Skepticism .- Bibliography .- Index.

Dr. Abraham Meidan,Ph.d., is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Hashavshevet Ltd. and at WizSoft Inc. In addition to the this role, Dr. Meidan serves as the Chairman of Targetech Innovation Center. Dr. Meidan also serves as the Chairman of Afeka, Tel-Aviv Academic College of Engineering and a Director of the Tel-Aviv Technological College. As well as this he was formerly the Director of Optiway Ltd. Prior to founding his software companies, Dr. Meidan served as a Lecturer at the Tel Aviv University. Dr. Meidan holds a Ph.D. from the Tel Aviv University and is an expert in logic.