Publisher's Synopsis
The Art of Controversy is a philosophical work written by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. The book is a collection of essays that explore the nature of argument and debate, and the strategies that individuals employ to win arguments. Schopenhauer argues that the goal of argumentation should not be to win, but rather to arrive at the truth. He also discusses the various fallacies and logical errors that people often make in arguments, and provides advice on how to avoid them. The book is divided into 38 chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of argumentation, such as the use of ad hominem attacks, the importance of clarity and precision in language, and the role of emotion in argumentation. Overall, The Art of Controversy is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a unique perspective on the art of argumentation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
