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  • Title: Avoir raison avec Schopenhauer

  • Author: Guillaume Prigent

  • Translation by: Hélène Florea

  • Publication: Librio Inédit

  • Film: Présentation du livre par Yvan Attal.

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  • Topic: Understanding Schopenhauer's 38 stratagems to argue effectively.

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  • Author: Guillaume Prigent

  • Title: Avoir raison avec Schopenhauer (Translation).

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  • Copyright:

    • © E.J.L., 2014 for the translation of L’Art d’avoir toujours raison

    • © E.J.L., 2017 for this work

  • ISBN: EAN 9782290156971

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  • Table of Contents:

    • Prologue (p. 11)

    • Stratagèmes from 1 to 21 detailed numerically with pages stated.

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  • Continuation of Table of Contents:

    • Stratagèmes from 22 to 36 detailed, and ultimate stratagème at page 155.

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  • Dedication: For Jean, Michel, Elisabeth, and Lou.

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  • Prologue Highlights:

    • The art of rhetoric and magic both manipulate perceptions, making something seemingly impossible appear plausible.

    • The rhetorical approach examines how to present questions and propositions that seem simple but carry hidden implications for the adversary.

    • The importance of recognizing and utilizing Schopenhauer's stratagems to counter these rhetorical techniques is emphasized.

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  • Defense Against Stratagems:

    • Understand and recognize when you are being manipulated and how to accurately counter-speak or respond to maintain your position.

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  • Stratagème 1: Extension

    • Description: Generalize the opposing argument excessively while restricting one's own to be exact.

    • Examples given: Dialogue between A and B where A counters with precision to reestablish the scope of the argument.

    • Caveat: Keep discussions within agreed terms to avoid broad interpretations that can mislead.

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  • Additional Examples:

    • Lamarck's arguments about the polypes and their sensitivity are countered with absurdity to highlight flaws in reasoning.

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  • Interest of Stratagème 1:

    • Exposing your opponent's claim as overly generalized or exaggerated reveals their logical flaws to the audience.

    • Practical illustration: Interview with Laurent Ruquier exposing inconsistencies in legal arguments.

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  • How to Counter:

    • Clarify and specify your own position while illustrating where the adversary has overstepped their argument.

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  • Stratagème 2:

    • Utilize ambiguity of language against your opponent by twisting meanings to suit arguments at hand.

    • Example exchanges highlighting misunderstandings of well-known philosophical positions.

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  • Significance of Stratagème 2:

    • Definitions matter in discourse; collapsing arguments through the use of synonymous or homonymous language can distort clarity.

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  • Utilization of Stratagème 2:

    • Highlighting examples during debates where verbal misinterpretation leads to significant rhetorical repercussion, showcasing our misunderstandings.

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  • Practical Example:

    • An examination of political discourse that employs obfuscation of terms resulting in ineffective arguing techniques.

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  • Defense Mechanisms:

    • Point out semantic shifts when your terms are presented incorrectly; retain control of definitions and lead back to meaningful debates.

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  • Moving to Stratagème 3:

    • Addressing contextual shifts from comparative arguments into absolute conclusions to leverage one's impact.