{"product_id":"the-art-of-controversy","title":"The Art of Controversy","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBibliographic Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Controversy\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arthur Schopenhauer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789365613032\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition (2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Fiction \u0026gt; Philosophy \u0026gt; Logic \u0026amp; Argumentation \u0026gt; Rhetoric \u0026amp; Debate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Reading Time to Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e ₹150\/-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Art of Controversy\u003c\/em\u003e by Arthur Schopenhauer is a concise and thought-provoking exploration of the techniques and strategies employed in argument and debate. Drawing from his essay \u003cem\u003eEristic Dialectic\u003c\/em\u003e, Schopenhauer examines how individuals often prioritize winning an argument over discovering truth, offering a penetrating analysis of rhetorical tactics used in intellectual disputes. His observations remain strikingly relevant, shedding light on the psychology of disagreement and the subtle ways in which reasoning can be manipulated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIn this work, Schopenhauer outlines a series of stratagems that people use—consciously or unconsciously—to gain the upper hand in debates. These include logical fallacies, diversions, exaggerations, and appeals to emotion, all presented with clarity and incisive commentary. Rather than encouraging deception, the text equips readers with the awareness needed to recognize and counter such tactics, fostering more critical and informed engagement in discussions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eCompact yet intellectually stimulating, \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Controversy\u003c\/em\u003e serves as both a philosophical reflection and a practical guide to argumentation. It is especially valuable for students of philosophy, rhetoric, law, and communication, as well as general readers interested in understanding the dynamics of debate. 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