The Art of Dispute. How to Read Books

Sergey Innokentievich Povarnin (1870—1952) – philosopher, professor at Leningrad State University, a prominent specialist in the field of logic and rhetoric. These books were famous in the 20–30s of the 20th century, stood alongside "Entertaining Physics" and "Entertaining Mathematics" by Ya. Perelman, and were then undeservedly forgotten. But now they have become in demand again. Reading books – what could be simpler? We have been trained to read since elementary school, but how do we read? Yes, "how it is read," but in fact, the harm from such reading is often greater than the benefit. Therefore, thoughtful readers must familiarize themselves with the techniques and skills of rational reading. Moreover, the collection "The Art of Dispute," along with "The Art of Being Right in Arguments" by A. Schopenhauer, will teach how to read "between the lines" of the media and notice their tricks, as well as how to correctly present their arguments in any discussions.