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Author: Arthur Schopenhauer

Arthur Schopenhauer, one of the greatest philosophers, wrote in the 19th century a sharp, angry, subversive, and at the same time wise, vivid and subtly humorous essay (published posthumously) with...

Arthur Schopenhauer, one of the greatest philosophers, wrote in the 19th century a sharp, angry, subversive, and at the same time wise, vivid and subtly humorous essay (published posthumously) with the eloquent title The Art of Being Right, which introduces itself as a manual for prevailing over any opponent in an argument.

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Arthur Schopenhauer, one of the greatest philosophers, wrote in the 19th century a sharp, angry, subversive, and at the same time wise, vivid and subtly humorous essay (published posthumously) with the eloquent title The Art of Being Right, which introduces itself as a manual for prevailing over any opponent in an argument.

'Eristic dialectic' wrote Schopenhauer himself, thus masking any ironic tone, 'is the art of engaging in a dispute - and disputing in such a way as to sufficiently defend one's positions, whether one is right or wrong'. And as if to assure his readers that he sincerely meant this, he added: 'In a debate, we must ignore the objective truth, or rather consider it as a mere coincidence, and focus solely on defending our position and countering the opponent's position'.

Certainly, Schopenhauer's true intention was to draw his readers' attention to the tricks commonly used by others, whether they are politicians, journalists, advertisers, or merchants. Pretending to teach 'sophistry' (as he later characterized rhetoric), he actually taught how to recognize it and, consequently, how to confront it. This biting little work remains even today a valuable tool for that purpose.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]

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Author
Arthur Schopenhauer
Publisher
Patakis
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
166
Dimensions
14x19 cm
Original Title
The Art of Always Being Right
Release Date
6/2011
Publication Date
2011
Language
Greek
ISBN-13
9789601638232

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  • Quite an interesting essay which, however, especially from the middle onwards, often repeats itself in certain parts. Nevertheless, the ending makes up for it.

    Just right for someone who travels by public transport or to the beach as it is small and concise.

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    Very good, although short, book. Easily understandable and with examples. However, I would like it to have more. Besides that, the only thing I criticize is the fact that from the middle onwards, it seems that many elements are repeated in variations. Otherwise, it is accurate and can literally serve as a manual. It is a pleasant read.

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    Excellent book, through examples and situations it helps you to show others, sometimes through targeted argumentation and sometimes through unethical techniques, that you are indeed right. It is important that it separates the ways to control the discussion into techniques with a separate example for each, which makes reading easier and enjoyable.

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    Short and concise book. It gives you exactly what you need to know without any frills.

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  • Quite an interesting essay which, however, especially from the middle onwards, often repeats itself in certain parts. Nevertheless, the ending makes up for it.

    Just right for someone who travels by public transport or to the beach as it is small and concise.

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  • Very good, although short, book. Easily understandable and with examples. However, I would like it to have more. Besides that, the only thing I criticize is the fact that from the middle onwards, it seems that many elements are repeated in variations. Otherwise, it is accurate and can literally serve as a manual. It is a pleasant read.

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  • Excellent book, through examples and situations it helps you to show others, sometimes through targeted argumentation and sometimes through unethical techniques, that you are indeed right. It is important that it separates the ways to control the discussion into techniques with a separate example for each, which makes reading easier and enjoyable.

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Arthur Schopenhauer, one of the greatest philosophers, wrote in the 19th century a sharp, angry, subversive, and at the same time wise, vivid and subtly humorous essay (published posthumously) with the eloquent title The Art of Being Right, which introduces itself as a manual for prevailing over any opponent in an argument.

'Eristic dialectic' wrote Schopenhauer himself, thus masking any ironic tone, 'is the art of engaging in a dispute - and disputing in such a way as to sufficiently defend one's positions, whether one is right or wrong'. And as if to assure his readers that he sincerely meant this, he added: 'In a debate, we must ignore the objective truth, or rather consider it as a mere coincidence, and focus solely on defending our position and countering the opponent's position'.

Certainly, Schopenhauer's true intention was to draw his readers' attention to the tricks commonly used by others, whether they are politicians, journalists, advertisers, or merchants. Pretending to teach 'sophistry' (as he later characterized rhetoric), he actually taught how to recognize it and, consequently, how to confront it. This biting little work remains even today a valuable tool for that purpose.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]

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Author
Arthur Schopenhauer
Publisher
Patakis
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
166
Dimensions
14x19 cm
Original Title
The Art of Always Being Right
Release Date
6/2011
Publication Date
2011
Language
Greek
ISBN-13
9789601638232

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Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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  • Quite an interesting essay which, however, especially from the middle onwards, often repeats itself in certain parts. Nevertheless, the ending makes up for it.

    Just right for someone who travels by public transport or to the beach as it is small and concise.

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    Very good, although short, book. Easily understandable and with examples. However, I would like it to have more. Besides that, the only thing I criticize is the fact that from the middle onwards, it seems that many elements are repeated in variations. Otherwise, it is accurate and can literally serve as a manual. It is a pleasant read.

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    Excellent book, through examples and situations it helps you to show others, sometimes through targeted argumentation and sometimes through unethical techniques, that you are indeed right. It is important that it separates the ways to control the discussion into techniques with a separate example for each, which makes reading easier and enjoyable.

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    Short and concise book. It gives you exactly what you need to know without any frills.

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    • I liked the writing style
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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Quite an interesting essay which, however, especially from the middle onwards, often repeats itself in certain parts. Nevertheless, the ending makes up for it.

    Just right for someone who travels by public transport or to the beach as it is small and concise.

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  • Very good, although short, book. Easily understandable and with examples. However, I would like it to have more. Besides that, the only thing I criticize is the fact that from the middle onwards, it seems that many elements are repeated in variations. Otherwise, it is accurate and can literally serve as a manual. It is a pleasant read.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Excellent book, through examples and situations it helps you to show others, sometimes through targeted argumentation and sometimes through unethical techniques, that you are indeed right. It is important that it separates the ways to control the discussion into techniques with a separate example for each, which makes reading easier and enjoyable.

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