101 Tactics for Eloquent Debate

Author: Li Yiyu
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Almost all great writers, statesmen, military leaders, literary giants, renowned artists, and successful merchants are eloquent individuals. Even those who are not skilled in oral argument are usually adept at written debate. This book does not advocate "silence in great debate," but instead focuses on "eloquent persuasion," "masterful argumentation," "direct and forceful debate," "vivid and powerful rhetoric," "unconventional and striking debate," and "deceptive and cunning argumentation." It is hoped that it will bring readers some joy and inspiration, and that the author's efforts are sufficient.
What this book aims to teach you are the techniques and methods of using your sharp wit to persuade, outsmart, and conquer others—essentially, the strategies of debate. These debate strategies are not the product of the author's imagination but are carefully selected from the wisdom of the ages, spanning the globe from emperors and generals to commoners and scholars, as well as gentlemen, ladies, and literary elites. By analyzing and summarizing the common characteristics and patterns of these brilliant arguments, they can serve as guidance and reference for everyday disputes, as well as for speeches, debates, and negotiation scenarios.