How to convince people and win disputes - course RUB 7,900. from Level One, training 10 lectures for 2 hours, Date: November 29, 2023.

Trainer in argumentation and critical thinking, co-founder of the Free University, author of 30 scientific articles and 2 textbooks on logic.

Program:

The lecture will take 2 hours and will be held every week on Thursday. Watch online, and if you don’t have time, the lecture recordings will always be available.

How to hear your interlocutor and be heard yourself
Let's figure out what types of dialogue there are, what purpose they pursue and develop the correct attitude in argumentation. After the lecture, we will learn how to select the appropriate tools for each interlocutor, and not put pressure on everyone with the same argument.

The Power of Logic: How to Build a Good Argument
Let's analyze each criterion and learn to follow them in our argumentation. Paying attention to the criteria will help you plan your dialogue and speak more persuasively.

How to gain the trust of listeners and use it correctly
Let's look at how trust works, which improves dialogue even with imperfect arguments, and how to earn it. We will also learn how different qualities manifest themselves in speech and how to create the image of a speaker you can trust.

Arguments of the mind and arguments of the heart: how to resist emotional manipulation in a dispute
Let's understand emotional syllogism, learn to distinguish between types of arguments and types of emotions. As a result, we will master techniques for responding to manipulation and understand how to keep a cool head when making important decisions.

Logical tricks in an argument: how to recognize and reflect them
Let's figure out the difference between manipulation and a full-fledged argument. We will find out why we are so easily manipulated, how to recognize tricks and fight back our opponent.

How to convince different people
We will learn to hear the interlocutor and focus on him, we will select an emotional design, logical means and arguments that will help convince different people.

Structure in argumentation: how to sort your arguments into pieces
Let's learn how to structure arguments and make argument maps. Although it may seem complicated, the cards only need to be sorted once. Then, knowing the rules of argumentation will help you analyze other people’s arguments on the fly, build your own argumentation, and achieve your goals in the conversation.

Deliberation: how to find solutions acceptable to everyone
Let's learn to adequately assess goals, resources and acceptable means. We learn how to have an open dialogue and accept other points of view and interests. As a result of deliberation, we find consensus - a delicate balance between goals and means that will satisfy everyone.

Eristics: how to win an argument
Let's look at debate techniques, including those that are considered tricks in everyday life. You don't have to use them, but they are important to know. After all, a dispute can happen at any moment, and knowing the rules will help you not get confused and consistently defend your point of view.

How to make someone you're talking to fall in love with your story
We will learn how to briefly formulate theses, use hooks and triggers that will arouse interest. Let's talk about the special structure of speech and the importance of emphasizing benefits. As a result, we will formulate a bright and enthusiastic presentation that will help you solve almost any problem.

Final master class: using argumentation tools in life
We divide into 2 groups with different points of view and try ourselves in debates. Try to defend a position that may not be close to you: come up with arguments for it, fight back the other side and do not give in to manipulation.