The Art of Being Right
2018
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A new 2023 translation into Modern American English from the original German manuscript, with a new Afterword by the Translator. Schopenhauer's 1831 "The Art of Being Right" is a compelling treatise on the art of argumentation and rhetorical tactics. Schopenhauer offers readers a comprehensive guide on how to employ various strategies to win debates and discussions, regardless of the actual truth of one's claims. Through witty and insightful analysis, he dissects the common fallacies, logical traps, and manipulative techniques often used in argumentation. This work remains highly relevant in the modern age, as it provides readers with the tools to recognize and counter deceptive rhetoric. Schopenhauer's focus on the power of language and persuasion has earned this work acclaim as an indispensable resource for students of philosophy, communication, and critical thinking.
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Author
Arthur Schopenhauer
Author · 83 books
Arthur Schopenhauer was born in the city of Danzig (then part of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth; present day Gdańsk, Poland) and was a German philosopher best known for his work The World as Will and Representation. Schopenhauer attempted to make his career as an academic by correcting and expanding Immanuel Kant's philosophy concerning the way in which we experience the world. He was the son of author Johanna Schopenhauer and the older brother of Adele Schopenhauer.
