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Essays and Aphorisms

Essays and Aphorisms

EssaysPhilosophy
Pages
256
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection presents the influential and often pessimistic philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer, a key nineteenth-century thinker. Drawn from his work Parerga and Paralipomena, these essays and aphorisms explore themes like religion, ethics, politics, and the human condition. Schopenhauer argues that human action is driven by an irrational 'will,' portraying humanity in a struggle beyond good and evil. His ideas suggest that in a world without God, art, morality, and self-awareness are our only path to salvation.

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Arthur Schopenhauer

Arthur Schopenhauer was a nineteenth-century German philosopher who wrote about the role of the will in human life. His most famous works include the philosophical treatise The World as Will and Representation and his collection of essays titled On Women.