The Art of Always Being Right

The book “The Art of Always Being Right” by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer is considered a satirical guide to understanding the argumentative tricks that people use to appear right, even if their arguments are weak. Written in the 1840s, but it was not published until after Schopenhauer’s death in 1864. The book focuses on 38 argumentative tricks, such as personal attacks, rapid generalization, and distorting the opponent’s words, clarifying how these methods are used in daily discussions. Schopenhauer does not encourage deception, but reveals these methods to help the reader avoid or expose them in their conversations. The book reflects his pessimistic view of human nature, as he sees that the desire to win often outweighs the search for truth. Despite its age, the work remains relevant in our time due to the spread of emotional arguments and fallacies on social media platforms.