The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; the Art of Controversy by Arthur Schopenhauer

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Author Schopenhauer, Arthur, 1788-1860
Translator Saunders, T. Bailey (Thomas Bailey), 1860-1928
Title The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; the Art of Controversy
Note Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer: The Art of Controversy" by Arthur Schopenhauer is a philosophical work likely written in the early 19th century. This compilation of essays discusses the dynamics of dialectic and logic, focusing on the strategies and tactics involved in argumentation and debate. Schopenhauer delves into the nature of controversial discourse, highlighting the psychological aspects underlying human obstinacy in disputes, and how often individuals prioritize winning over the pursuit of truth. At the start of this volume, Schopenhauer presents a detailed examination of logic and dialectic, distinguishing between the two terms and their historical usage. He defines dialectic as the art of disputation, especially in contentious contexts where the aim is to triumph over an opponent rather than to ascertain objective truth. Schopenhauer posits that human nature often drives individuals to cling stubbornly to their positions in debates, as they are motivated by vanity and the fear of being proven wrong. This opening establishes a critical framework for understanding his insights into argumentative tactics and the inherent flaws in human reasoning when engaged in controversy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Logic
Subject Debates and debating
Category Text
EBook-No. 10731
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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