In the first episode, we discuss recent calls for debate-centered education, augmenting them with a sophistic view. Analysis of Wayne Brockriede's 1975 essay "Where is Argument?" helps to broaden understanding of what arguments are and what they could be.

Episode 1: What is Debate Good For? The Sophistan View

From the Ministry of Education of the Sophistan Government, this is your weekly source for revelling in the art of debate, argument, and rhetoric. For more, visit <a href="http://sophist.nyc" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New York City Sophist</a>.
Cover art photo by <a href="http://www.michaeldbeckwith.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.michaeldbeckwith.com/</a>

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From the Ministry of Education of the Sophistan Government, this is your weekly source for revelling in the art of debate, argument, and rhetoric. For more, visit New York City Sophist. Cover art photo by http://www.michaeldbeckwith.com/

From the Ministry of Education of the Sophistan Government, this is your weekly source for revelling in the art of debate, argument, and rhetoric. For more, visit <a href="http://sophist.nyc" rel="noopener noreferrer">New York City Sophist</a>.
Cover art photo by <a href="http://www.michaeldbeckwith.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.michaeldbeckwith.com/</a>

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Episode 1: What is Debate Good For? The Sophistan View

Episode 1: What is Debate Good For? The Sophistan View