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Philosophical insights on human existence and its struggles.

This book is a thought-provoking collection of Schopenhauer's philosophical essays and aphorisms that delve into the depths of human existence. It offers a pessimistic but powerful perspective on the human condition, exploring themes such as religion, ethics, politics, and more. With its innovative insights and influential impact on philosophy and art, it is a must-read for those seeking to understand the complexities of life and find solace in art, morality, and self-awareness.

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ISBN: 9780140442274
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 1973-05-30
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Philosophy
Related Topics: Essays, Classics, Theory
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One of the greatest philosophers of the nineteenth century, Schopenhauer believed that human action is determined not by reason but by 'will' - the blind and irrational desire for physical existence. This selection of his writings on religion, ethics, politics, women and many other themes is taken from Schopenhauer's last work, Parerga and Paralipomena, which he published in 1851. He depicts humanity as locked in a struggle beyond good and evil, each individual absolutely free within a Godless world in which art, morality and self-awareness are our only salvation. This innovative and pessimistic view proved powerfully influential upon philosophy and art, affecting the work of Nietzsche and Wittgenstein among others.
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Philosophical insights on human existence and its struggles.

This book is a thought-provoking collection of Schopenhauer's philosophical essays and aphorisms that delve into the depths of human existence. It offers a pessimistic but powerful perspective on the human condition, exploring themes such as religion, ethics, politics, and more. With its innovative insights and influential impact on philosophy and art, it is a must-read for those seeking to understand the complexities of life and find solace in art, morality, and self-awareness.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.