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The Art of Controversy

Author
Arthur Schopenhauer
Read by
James Harrington
Language
English
Length
2 hours 23 minutes
ISBN
9781787367135
Published
14 July 2023
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Ethics
  • Morality
  • Compassion
  • Empathy
  • Universal perspective
  • Interconnectedness
  • Altruism
  • Virtue
  • Self-awareness
  • Ethical decision-making

Description

"The Art of Controversy" by Arthur Schopenhauer is a compelling and insightful exploration of the nature and strategies of intellectual argumentation and debate. In this thought-provoking work, Schopenhauer offers a comprehensive guide to engaging in productive and effective discussions, while also exposing the fallacies and pitfalls commonly encountered in contentious exchanges. Schopenhauer's keen intellect and analytical prowess are on full display as he dissects the art of argumentation. He explores the tactics employed by skilled debaters, uncovering the strategies they use to sway opinions and manipulate opponents. By examining these techniques, Schopenhauer equips readers with the tools necessary to navigate controversial discussions and to recognize and counter fallacious reasoning. Read in English, unabridged.

Author

Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) wrote The World as Will and Representation, a philosophy of desire, suffering, and art that later shaped Nietzsche, Wagner, and a long modern melancholy. He argued that will is the inner fact of the world, and that music and compassion are among the few exits. With 19 titles in our catalogue, Schopenhauer remains the metaphysician who made pessimism feel like clear seeing.

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