The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; Counsels and Maxims

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schopenhauer, Arthur, 1788-1860

Contributor:

Saunders, T. Bailey (Thomas Bailey), 1860-1928.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; Counsels and Maxims" by Arthur Schopenhauer is a philosophical collection likely written in the early 19th century. This work presents a series of contemplative essays that explore various aspects of human existence, focusing on the nature of happiness, the human condition, and the way individuals relate to themselves and to others in a world filled with pain and suffering. The opening of the text introduces Schopenhauer's philosophical perspective on life, emphasizing the transient nature of pleasure as simply a relief from pain. He critiques societal norms and the pursuit of happiness, suggesting that true contentment can only be found in accepting life's inherent struggles. Schopenhauer organizes his thoughts according to key themes: general rules, our relations to ourselves, connections with others, and the impact of worldly fortune. He proposes that real happiness is achieved not through the relentless pursuit of pleasure, which often leads to suffering, but rather through striving to avoid pain and managing one's expectations in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Etext produced by Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-01-01