How to Win Arguments Without Arguing: Socratic Jujitsu

By Jennifer Hancock

Backed by science and featuring examples drawn from some of the most contentious issues in modern society, this book shows how you can effectively navigate any disagreement without resorting to argument. With practical tips, real-world examples, and a step-by-step approach to the Socratic Method, “How to Win Arguments Without Arguing: Socratic Jujitsu” is a must-read for anyone looking to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts in a dignified and productive way.

Benefits of This Book
- Improve Communication Skills: Socratic Jujitsu teaches individuals how to navigate disagreements without arguing, which can improve overall communication skills and help resolve conflicts more effectively.
- Build Better Relationships: By using the Socratic Method to communicate, individuals can build stronger, more productive relationships in both their personal and professional lives.
Enhance Critical Thinking Skills: Socratic Jujitsu requires individuals to think critically and ask questions in order to understand different perspectives, which can help improve critical thinking skills in other areas of life.
- Resolve Conflicts: The Socratic Method allows individuals to resolve conflicts in a dignified and productive way, which can lead to better outcomes for all parties involved.
Science-Backed Approach: Socratic Jujitsu is based on the Socratic Method, which has been scientifically shown to be an effective approach to communication and conflict resolution.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jennifer Hancock
• Release date: Oct 23, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370350124

Jennifer Hancock

Transforming Lives Through Humanism By sharing her pragmatic Humanist approach to living life fully and intentionally, Jennifer has transformed the lives of those who have been touched by her work. By encouraging people be the best, most ethical humans they can be, she consistently challenges people to think about and question who they are, what they are and more importantly, how they want to be. She is one of the few individuals in America who was raised as a Humanist and she brings her delightful sense of humor, creativity, and compassion combined with a no-nonsense approach to all of her work and her coaching. She will help you focus on what really matters in your life and will teach you the practical skills you need to live your life the way you know you should be: ethically, compassionately and responsibly.

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How to Win Arguments Without Arguing:

Socratic Jujitsu

By Jennifer Hancock

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Published by Jennifer Hancock

Copyright 2017 by Jennifer Hancock

Published 2017

Smashwords Edition

ISBN: 9781370350124

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Why this Book

This is the companion book to the online course: How to Win Arguments Without Arguing: Socratic Jujitsu created by Jennifer Hancock for Humanist Learning Systems. This book contains the transcripts of the online lessons compiled for easy home reference.

The online version of this course contains over 1 hour of video lessons covering recent research on how ideas are formed and changed to help you learn how to persuade people to your point of view more effectively. Understanding why and how to turn conversations around using Socratic questioning techniques will help you frame the underlying moral debate to your advantage.

The online course is facilitated and participants can