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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.