The Art of Argument. On the Theory and Practice of Dispute

What distinguishes an argument from a quarrel — and when is an argument truly useful? How to build arguments so that you are understood and taken seriously? What mistakes most often undermine even a strong position?

«The Art of Argument. On the Theory and Practice of Dispute» by Sergey Povarnin — a classic book on how to argue intelligently and honestly. Written in 1918, the book astonishingly accurately describes what happens in discussions today — from educational and workplace discussions to public debates and family conversations.

In the book, you will find answers to questions:
- How to recognize sophisms, false arguments, and illusory proofs — and what to respond to them?
- How to stop tricks and manipulations without descending into rudeness?
- How to combine logic and psychology so that an argument does not turn into a conflict?

The book will be useful for schoolchildren and students, teachers, lawyers, journalists, managers, and anyone who regularly discusses, proves, and negotiates. This practical reading helps you speak more precisely, think more clearly, and win arguments not by noise, but by the strength of argument.