
Ever wondered why some people always win arguments? Schopenhauer's controversial guide, edited by Grayling, reveals 38 devious rhetorical tactics that Boris Johnson endorses and the Financial Times warns readers about. Master the dark art that made the Observer recommend "keep this delightful essay at your side."
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Have you ever walked away from an argument feeling victorious, even when you suspected you might be wrong? Since ancient Greece, humans have been perfecting the dubious art of winning debates at any cost. Schopenhauer's "The Art of Always Being Right" exposes these manipulative techniques not as a handbook for the dishonest, but as a shield against those who would use rhetoric to deceive. The tension between seeking truth and seeking victory defines our intellectual exchanges-from casual conversations to high-stakes political debates. This tension isn't new; the ancient Sophists commercialized argument, teaching rhetorical tricks to ambitious young men for substantial fees, much to the disgust of Socrates and Plato who championed sincere inquiry through questioning. Today's political discourse shows how little has changed. Modern media training explicitly teaches these ancient arts-how to "bridge" away from uncomfortable questions or "pivot" to preferred talking points. Our natural vanity, particularly sensitive regarding intellectual powers, rarely allows us to admit being wrong. Even when we realize our error, we persist in defending our position, transforming discussions into battles for dominance rather than understanding.