The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; the Art of Controversy

"The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer: The Art of Controversy" by Arthur Schopenhauer is a philosophical exploration of arguments and debates, dissecting how people engage in disagreements. It looks at the methods and moves people use when they're arguing, and also the reasoning and psychology behind strong convictions. Schopenhauer explains that when people debate, they're often more focused on winning than finding the actual truth, and this is rooted in human nature. He talks about logic and dialectic, explaining how dialectic is all about winning arguments, even if it means not being truthful. According to Schopenhauer, people get stubborn in arguments because they don't want to be wrong, and vanity plays a role in making people hold onto their ideas. Schopenhauer's work gives insight into the weaknesses in how people think and act when they're arguing with each other.