Thank You for Arguing. Book Summary

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Jay Heinrichs

What’s inside

This book explores the art of persuasion, emphasizing techniques from ancient Greeks to modern strategies, applied in various contexts.

You’ll Learn

  • Enhanced communication and persuasion skills
  • Understanding of rhetorical principles
  • Ability to analyze and construct arguments
  • Improved effectiveness in debates and negotiations

Key Points

  • The timeless strategies of Aristotle
  • Persuasion through ethos, logos, and pathos
  • Modern applications of ancient techniques
  • The role of kairos in effective persuasion
  • Using decorum to your advantage
  • Codes of persuasion in everyday life
  • Humor as a persuasive tool

Who’s it For

  • Aspiring rhetoricians
  • Debaters
  • Marketers
  • Politicians
  • Anyone interested in improving their argumentative skills

About the author

Jay Heinrichs is an expert in the field of rhetoric with extensive experience as a journalist and a writing professor.