24 Books like Good Arguments

I'm Just Saying

by Milan Kordestani • 2023

The skill of civil discourse: self-awareness, listening, and the mental focus to stay in the room.

4.25

8k+

📣 Civil Discourse 🗣️ Conversation Skills 🤝 Conflict Resolution

I'm Just Saying 97%

The skill of civil discourse: self-awareness, listening, and the mental focus to stay in the room.

by Milan Kordestani 2023

4.25

8k+ ratings

📣 Civil Discourse 🗣️ Conversation Skills 🤝 Conflict Resolution

How to Have Impossible Conversations

by Peter Boghossian • 2019

Facts bounce off strongly held beliefs. The questioning method that works when evidence doesn't.

3.89

3k+

🗣️ Difficult Conversations 🔄 Belief Change 🔍 Applied Epistemology

How to Have Impossible Conversations Summary

How to Have Impossible Conversations 97%

Facts bounce off strongly held beliefs. The questioning method that works when evidence doesn't.

by Peter Boghossian 2019

3.89

3k+ ratings

🗣️ Difficult Conversations 🔄 Belief Change 🔍 Applied Epistemology

How to Win Any Argument, Revised Edition

by Robert Mayer • 2005

Win arguments without shouting: self-control, precise language, and psychological disarming.

3.38

226

🗣️ Argumentation 🧲 Persuasion ✍️ Rhetoric

How to Win Any Argument, Revised Edition Summary

How to Win Any Argument, Revised Edition 96%

Win arguments without shouting: self-control, precise language, and psychological disarming.

by Robert Mayer 2005

3.38

226 ratings

🗣️ Argumentation 🧲 Persuasion ✍️ Rhetoric

How to Have a Beautiful Mind

by Edward de Bono • 2004

The conversational habits that make people want to think with you, not against you.

3.61

2k+

🗣️ Conversation Skills 👂 Active Listening 💡 Creative Thinking

How to Have a Beautiful Mind 95%

The conversational habits that make people want to think with you, not against you.

by Edward de Bono 2004

3.61

2k+ ratings

🗣️ Conversation Skills 👂 Active Listening 💡 Creative Thinking

Why Are We Yelling

by Buster Benson • 2019

Disagreements can deepen relationships once you learn to read what your anxiety is signaling.

3.60

1k+

🤝 Conflict Resolution 🧠 Cognitive Biases 💭 Emotional Awareness

Why Are We Yelling 95%

Disagreements can deepen relationships once you learn to read what your anxiety is signaling.

by Buster Benson 2019

3.60

1k+ ratings

🤝 Conflict Resolution 🧠 Cognitive Biases 💭 Emotional Awareness

Conflicted

by Ian Leslie • 2021

Disagreement is not a breakdown. It is the raw material of progress, and most teams waste it.

4.16

787

🗣️ Difficult Conversations 🧠 Intellectual Humility 💭 Emotional Regulation

Conflicted 95%

Disagreement is not a breakdown. It is the raw material of progress, and most teams waste it.

by Ian Leslie 2021

4.16

787 ratings

🗣️ Difficult Conversations 🧠 Intellectual Humility 💭 Emotional Regulation

The Art of Always Being Right

by A.C. Grayling • 2012

Thirty-eight dirty tricks that win arguments. Learn to spot them, or learn to use them.

3.44

205

🗣️ Debate Tactics ❌ Argument Fallacies 🧠 Intellectual Honesty

The Art of Always Being Right 95%

Thirty-eight dirty tricks that win arguments. Learn to spot them, or learn to use them.

by A.C. Grayling 2012

3.44

205 ratings

🗣️ Debate Tactics ❌ Argument Fallacies 🧠 Intellectual Honesty

I'm Right and You're an Idiot

by James Hoggan • 2016

Why arguing harder backfires, and the listening and framing skills that actually change minds.

3.69

230

🗣️ Public Discourse ⚡ Polarization 🧠 Cognitive Biases

I'm Right and You're an Idiot 95%

Why arguing harder backfires, and the listening and framing skills that actually change minds.

by James Hoggan 2016

3.69

230 ratings

🗣️ Public Discourse ⚡ Polarization 🧠 Cognitive Biases

How to Know Everything

by Elke Wiss • 2020

Most of us listen only to reply. The questioning techniques that make every conversation deeper.

3.57

6k+

🧭 Practical Philosophy 💬 Conversation Skills 👂 Active Listening

How to Know Everything 95%

Most of us listen only to reply. The questioning techniques that make every conversation deeper.

by Elke Wiss 2020

3.57

6k+ ratings

🧭 Practical Philosophy 💬 Conversation Skills 👂 Active Listening

I Never Thought of It That Way

by Monica Guzmán • 2022

Skills that bridge political divides: why curiosity, not argument, rebuilds connection.

3.87

4k+

🧭 Political Polarization 💬 Difficult Conversations 🧠 Intellectual Humility

I Never Thought of It That Way 94%

Skills that bridge political divides: why curiosity, not argument, rebuilds connection.

by Monica Guzmán 2022

3.87

4k+ ratings

🧭 Political Polarization 💬 Difficult Conversations 🧠 Intellectual Humility

Objective Communication

by Leonard Peikoff • 1980

Most communication floats free of reality. An Objectivist shows how to anchor yours in facts.

4.22

🧠 Objectivism ✍️ Clear Writing 🎤 Public Speaking

Objective Communication 94%

Most communication floats free of reality. An Objectivist shows how to anchor yours in facts.

by Leonard Peikoff 1980

4.22

74 ratings

🧠 Objectivism ✍️ Clear Writing 🎤 Public Speaking

Learning to Disagree

by John D. Inazu • 2024

A law professor's guide to disagreeing with empathy, fairness, and a shot at staying friends.

3.86

596

🗣️ Difficult Conversations 💛 Empathy Practice 🕊️ Forgiveness

Learning to Disagree 94%

A law professor's guide to disagreeing with empathy, fairness, and a shot at staying friends.

by John D. Inazu 2024

3.86

596 ratings

🗣️ Difficult Conversations 💛 Empathy Practice 🕊️ Forgiveness

Mastering Logical Fallacies

by Michael Withey • 2016

The patterns behind every bad argument you have ever lost to, named and disarmed.

3.69

775

💡 Critical Thinking 🔍 Logical Fallacies 🧩 Cognitive Biases

Mastering Logical Fallacies 94%

The patterns behind every bad argument you have ever lost to, named and disarmed.

by Michael Withey 2016

3.69

775 ratings

💡 Critical Thinking 🔍 Logical Fallacies 🧩 Cognitive Biases

Crucial Conversations

by Emily Gregory • 2021

Hard conversations follow a pattern. Repeatable skills for staying in dialogue when it matters most.

4.04

2k+

🗣️ Difficult Conversations 🤝 Conflict Resolution 🛡️ Psychological Safety

Crucial Conversations 94%

Hard conversations follow a pattern. Repeatable skills for staying in dialogue when it matters most.

by Emily Gregory 2021

4.04

2k+ ratings

🗣️ Difficult Conversations 🤝 Conflict Resolution 🛡️ Psychological Safety

Socrates Cafe

by Christopher Phillips • 2001

Socratic questioning over coffee: how it builds wisdom, and how to host your own gathering.

3.68

1k+

🏛️ Public Philosophy ❓ Socratic Method 🧠 Intellectual Humility

Socrates Cafe 94%

Socratic questioning over coffee: how it builds wisdom, and how to host your own gathering.

by Christopher Phillips 2001

3.68

1k+ ratings

🏛️ Public Philosophy ❓ Socratic Method 🧠 Intellectual Humility

Master Critical Thinking

by Henrik Rodgers • 2019

Critical thinking predicts life outcomes better than IQ does. The mental habits that build it.

3.15

🧠 Cognitive Biases 🌊 Emotional Regulation ⚖️ Decision Making

Master Critical Thinking 94%

Critical thinking predicts life outcomes better than IQ does. The mental habits that build it.

by Henrik Rodgers 2019

3.15

27 ratings

🧠 Cognitive Biases 🌊 Emotional Regulation ⚖️ Decision Making

High Conflict

by Amanda Ripley • 2021

Why some disagreements turn into unending feuds, and the specific technique that breaks the cycle.

4.26

5k+

🤝 Conflict Resolution 🧠 Social Psychology 🚩 Cognitive Biases

High Conflict 94%

Why some disagreements turn into unending feuds, and the specific technique that breaks the cycle.

by Amanda Ripley 2021

4.26

5k+ ratings

🤝 Conflict Resolution 🧠 Social Psychology 🚩 Cognitive Biases

Grace in the Gray

by Mike Donehey • 2023

Disagree without enemies: the habits that turn conflict into connection, even on social media.

4.49

398

🕊️ Gracious Disagreement 👂 Active Listening 🧠 Overcoming Bias

Grace in the Gray 94%

Disagree without enemies: the habits that turn conflict into connection, even on social media.

by Mike Donehey 2023

4.49

398 ratings

🕊️ Gracious Disagreement 👂 Active Listening 🧠 Overcoming Bias

How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

by Suzette Haden Elgin • 1997

Disagreement does not need to hurt. The tools for holding your ground without the casualties.

3.87

201

🤝 Conflict Resolution 💢 Hostile Language 👂 Active Listening

How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable Summary

How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable 94%

Disagreement does not need to hurt. The tools for holding your ground without the casualties.

by Suzette Haden Elgin 1997

3.87

201 ratings

🤝 Conflict Resolution 💢 Hostile Language 👂 Active Listening

Just Listen

by Mark Goulston • 2009

Most communication fails because nobody feels understood. A psychiatrist shows what to do about it.

4.06

10k+

💬 Communication Skills 🧘 Emotional Regulation 👂 Active Listening

Just Listen 94%

Most communication fails because nobody feels understood. A psychiatrist shows what to do about it.

by Mark Goulston 2009

4.06

10k+ ratings

💬 Communication Skills 🧘 Emotional Regulation 👂 Active Listening

Active Listening Techniques

by Nixaly Leonardo • 2020

The 30-tool method for hearing what people actually mean, not just what they say.

3.73

329

🎧 Active Listening 🌊 Emotional Management 💬 Tough Conversations

Active Listening Techniques 94%

The 30-tool method for hearing what people actually mean, not just what they say.

by Nixaly Leonardo 2020

3.73

329 ratings

🎧 Active Listening 🌊 Emotional Management 💬 Tough Conversations

CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS

by Joseph Grenny • 2002

Tough conversations derail when people clam up or lash out. A method for keeping them productive.

4.07

83k+

🔥 Conflict Resolution 💬 Difficult Conversations 🏢 Workplace Communication

CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS 94%

Tough conversations derail when people clam up or lash out. A method for keeping them productive.

by Joseph Grenny 2002

4.07

83k+ ratings

🔥 Conflict Resolution 💬 Difficult Conversations 🏢 Workplace Communication

The Art of Civilized Conversation

by Margaret Shepherd • 2005

Conversation is a craft anyone can learn: a guide to small talk, listening, and disagreeing well.

3.59

634

🗣️ Conversation Skills 👂 Active Listening ☕ Small Talk

The Art of Civilized Conversation Summary

The Art of Civilized Conversation 94%

Conversation is a craft anyone can learn: a guide to small talk, listening, and disagreeing well.

by Margaret Shepherd 2005

3.59

634 ratings

🗣️ Conversation Skills 👂 Active Listening ☕ Small Talk

Difficult Conversations

by Douglas Stone • 1999

Every argument has three hidden layers. Stop debating the surface; learn which one actually matters.

4.07

20k+

🧩 Conflict Resolution 🗣️ Workplace Communication 🪞 Identity And Ego

Difficult Conversations 93%

Every argument has three hidden layers. Stop debating the surface; learn which one actually matters.

by Douglas Stone 1999

4.07

20k+ ratings

🧩 Conflict Resolution 🗣️ Workplace Communication 🪞 Identity And Ego

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