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Dr. Théo Lambert

Philosophy & Rhetoric

Writes for Debate on logic, rhetoric and the craft of thinking and arguing well.

7 articles in the Sépia Journal.

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Asking Better Questions in Any Debate

The right question can do what no argument can. Learn how to ask questions that clarify, open minds, and move a debate forward instead of stalling it.

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Persuasion vs. Manipulation: The Line

Persuasion and manipulation can look identical from the outside. Learn the principled difference and how to stay on the right side of it.

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Spotting Logical Fallacies in Everyday Debate

Learn to recognize the most common logical fallacies in real conversations and respond to them calmly, without turning every chat into a courtroom.

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How to Actually Change Your Own Mind

Changing your mind is harder than winning an argument. Learn the practical habits that let you update your beliefs without ego getting in the way.

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How to Win an Argument Without Being a Jerk

Win debates through clarity and curiosity, not aggression. A practical guide to persuasion that keeps relationships intact and changes minds for real.

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The Socratic Method in Everyday Talk

The Socratic method is not about winning. Learn how questioning, not asserting, can clarify thinking and defuse conflict in ordinary conversations.

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How to Steelman an Opposing View

Steelmanning means engaging the strongest version of an argument you disagree with. Learn why it sharpens your thinking and how to do it well.