The Art of Always Being Right
Book • 2004
Arthur Schopenhauer's "The Art of Always Being Right," also known as "Eristische Dialektik," is a unique and cynical guide to winning arguments.
It outlines numerous unscrupulous debating techniques, focusing on manipulation and victory over truth-seeking.
Schopenhauer's pessimistic worldview permeates the text, reflecting his belief in human baseness and the prevalence of dishonesty in debate.
The book uses satire and analogy to illustrate its points, leaving the reader to question the author's true intentions regarding the possibility of honest debate.
Despite its cynical tone, the book offers insights into the tactics employed in bad-faith arguments.
It outlines numerous unscrupulous debating techniques, focusing on manipulation and victory over truth-seeking.
Schopenhauer's pessimistic worldview permeates the text, reflecting his belief in human baseness and the prevalence of dishonesty in debate.
The book uses satire and analogy to illustrate its points, leaving the reader to question the author's true intentions regarding the possibility of honest debate.
Despite its cynical tone, the book offers insights into the tactics employed in bad-faith arguments.
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