Virtual/Instructor-led training
Refuting Arguments
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Introduction
Refuting arguments is an important skill in critical thinking and decision-making. In this skills training workshop, we will learn how to identify and respond to flawed or weak arguments.
Details
- Presentation Length: 60-min / 90-mins / Half Day
- Participant Numbers: 15-500+
- Virtual and In-person options available
- Sessions can be recorded for internal use
- Onsite training available globally: North & South America, EMEIA, APAC, LATAM
- Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, and Malay.
- To increase awareness and understanding of the concept of argument and refutation
- To develop skills in identifying and responding to flawed or weak arguments
- To learn strategies for refuting arguments in critical thinking and decision-making
- Lecture and discussion
- Group and individual exercises
- Case studies and role-playing
(included in Half-Day and Full Day sessions)
- Logical fallacies – a framework that helps individuals recognize and avoid flawed reasoning in arguments.
- Red herring fallacy – a framework that helps individuals recognize and respond to arguments that distract from the main issue by introducing unrelated topics.
- Ad hominem fallacy – a framework that helps individuals recognize and respond to arguments that attack the person instead of addressing the issue.
- Applying strategies for refuting arguments in daily work tasks and decision-making
- Recognizing and responding to flawed or weak arguments in reports, presentations, and other work- related materials
included in 90-min, Half Day & Full Day sessions
- Participants will practice identifying and responding to logical fallacies in arguments
- The red herring fallacy and ad hominem fallacy will be discussed and exercises will be used to demonstrate how to recognize and respond to these flawed reasoning techniques
Increased awareness and understanding of the concept of argument and refutation.
Improved skills in identifying and responding to flawed or weak arguments.
Enhanced ability to refute arguments in critical thinking and decision-making.
Greater understanding of the logical fallacies, red herring fallacy, and ad hominem fallacy frameworks, and how to use them in the workplace.
