The Debate Guide is designed to be read sequentially, but sometimes you have a specific goal. These curated paths group chapters by theme, letting you focus on what matters most to you right now.
The Complete Journey
8-10 hoursRead sequentially from Chapter 1. The intended path for mastering classical rhetoric.
20 Chapters
- 1. Why Debate Matters
- 2. The Greek Legacy
- 3. The Rhetorical Triangle
- 4. Kairos
- 5. Ethos: Building Credibility
- 6. Character in Action
- 7. Pathos: Moving Hearts
- 8. The Emotions Catalog
- 9. Logos: Constructing Reason
- 10. Evidence and Proof
- 11. Building Your Case
- 12. The Art of Refutation
- 13. Fallacies and Traps
- 14. The Socratic Method
- 15. Steelmanning
- 16. Debate in the Workplace
- 17. Debate in Education
- 18. Digital Discourse
- 19. Debate as Civic Duty
- 20. The Philosopher's Victory
Workplace Persuasion
2-3 hoursLead meetings, convince colleagues, handle professional disagreement with confidence.
5 Chapters
Logic & Arguments
2-3 hoursBuild bulletproof cases, spot fallacies, and master the art of evidence.
5 Chapters
The Socratic Method
1.5-2 hoursGuide discovery through strategic questioning and productive dialogue.
3 Chapters
- 2. The Greek Legacy
- 14. The Socratic Method
- 15. Steelmanning
Digital & Civic Discourse
1.5-2 hoursNavigate online debates and civic conversations with ancient wisdom.
3 Chapters
- 18. Digital Discourse
- 19. Debate as Civic Duty
- 13. Fallacies and Traps
The Philosophy of Debate
1.5-2 hoursOrigins, ethics, and the deeper meaning of argument.
3 Chapters