How to DESTROY Anyone in an Argument

Philosophers are often thought of as truth-seekers, but often people are more interested in the mucky world of simple debate, and there is a sardonic, sarcastic essay by Schopenhauer that can help us out here - "On the Art of Being Right". In here he compiles a series of tactics used (often highly dishonestly) to secure victory in an argument even when one is misinformed, or just downright wrong. And this is just what we will look at today, so that we can learn how to destroy anyone in an argument. And also, why we probably shouldn't Support me on Patreon here (thank you you wonderful person): https://patreon.com/UnsolicitedAdvice701?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Sign up to my email list for more philosophy to improve your life: https://forms.gle/YYfaCaiQw9r6YfkN7 00:00 The Art of Being Right 01:32 "So What You're Saying Is..." 03:43 "What I'm Saying is..." 06:02 Endless Questions 09:09 Control the Metaphors 13:05 The "Strength" of Common Sense 15:36 Interru- 17:14 Make Your Opponent Angry 19:04 Toss a Word Salad 21:14 Miscellaneous Pointers 23:18 The Lessons of Deceit