The great modern art debate

Is modern art art? Is modern art good art? So many questions are asked about modern art these days - as it's such a emotive issue that everyone has a position on.

This is a great breakdown to the background arguments around the great modern art debates. Check them out!

Hilarious Monty Python Sketch

I came across this Monty Python argument sketch which is fricking hilarious + really spot on when it comes to defining what an argument is!
Gets me every time I watch it!
Watch the Monty Python sketch here!

What is an argument?

I've always been interested in arguing and debate. So the question of what is an argument - i.e. what's the definition of an argument is a question I find fascinating.
I did philosophy at university - so studied formal logic and the like - however we didn't really talk about defining arguments .
Anyway, I'm on a hunt for the real definition - and hopefully should be able to reveal it soon!

Debate online

I've always been interested in debate - and so of the last few years have been developing something called "aMap" - which is short for argument map - and is a form of debate.

We launched aMap last year - and since it's really started to take off - especially as in the US, middle school debates are a big them and so our aMap software is pocket argument guides are proving really popular . ..

If you're interested check them out at the aMap website, and buy pocket arguments here!

Critical thinking worksheets - YAWN!

Critical thinking worksheets are pretty useful if you're a teacher. If found this critical thinking worksheet particularly interesting and useful as it's FREE and made by the nice people at aMap - the guys who specialise in argument mapping and debate and critical thinking. All round clever guys!