If you replay arguments long after they end, your brain may be seeking reward, not resolution. Here’s how dopamine shapes ...

Need to de-escalate an argument with someone you love? Whether you're butting heads with your sibling or significant other, these poignant argument quotes will help defuse the tension. Arguments ...

Since last week’s newsletter offered a favorite argument for the existence of God, it’s only fair to balance the scales by considering a strong argument against religious faith, against the existence ...

Sinnott-Armstrong is Chauncey Stillman Professor of Practical Ethics in the Department of Philosophy and the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, co-instructor of the Coursera online course ...

The word ‘argument’ suggests a disagreement but a written argument has nothing to do with conflict. A written argument should present a clear and well-supported point of view, accompanied by facts and ...

We’re living in an era of deep divisions. Cable television, social media feeds, and fraying personal relationships all reflect the same troubling pattern: Differences of opinion quickly escalate into ...

You might ask yourself how in gosh-darned-heck knowing someone's star sign can help you win an argument. Well, astrology covers all aspects of your personality, including the way you communicate with ...

So you're talking to someone who says something ignorant. And while you know that they're in the wrong, your words escape you. To make sure that doesn't happen, we've compiled a series of reference ...

Jason and Kate had one of those late-night arguments last night…again. It wasn’t one of their worst, but it left them both feeling raw. The next morning was awkward, circling around each other in the ...

The Argument from Design purports to demonstrate the existence of God by citing as evidence the appearance of design or purpose in the natural world. This argument differs from the others we have ...

So you want to know how to win every argument? Stop trying. Not that passivity is the most effective strategy but if you’re thinking about “winning” you’re already headed down the wrong path. From a ...