Die Kunst, immer Recht zu behalten

Diminish the subject of the debate! Lead your opponent onto thin ice! Play the misunderstood! And if all else fails: just keep talking until help arrives! Nicolas Tenaillon explains the most insidious strategies for surviving in hostile environments. All of these tricks have helped the greatest philosophers from Socrates to Sartre out of tight spots. Whether in disputes with your partner, in meetings, or in intimate conversations with parents and friends: there is always a way to dismantle the misguided opinions of others. And in case your opponent uses the same tricks against you, the book also reveals the smartest and most elegant defensive maneuvers.