"The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer - Religion: A Dialogue, etc." is a collection of essays written by Arthur Schopenhauer, a prominent German philosopher of the 19th century. The book's primary focus is on religion and philosophy, with Schopenhauer sharing his thoughts on a wide range of topics, including ethics, free will, and human nature. The central essay in the collection is "Religion: A Dialogue," in which Schopenhauer presents a critique of organized religion and argues for a more individualized approach to spirituality. He also explores the concept of the divine and the nature of God, challenging traditional religious beliefs. Other essays in the collection include "The Christian System," in which Schopenhauer critiques the teachings of Christianity, and "On Books and Reading," which offers insights into Schopenhauer's views on literature and the value of reading. Overall, "The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer - Religion: A Dialogue, etc." offers a thought-provoking exploration of philosophy and religion, and Schopenhauer's ideas continue to be influential in modern philosophy.
German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer was born in 1788 and died on September 21, 1860. Although Schopenhauer's work received little attention while he was alive, it had an influence on several fields after his death, including science, literature, and philosophy. Numerous writers and artists have been impacted by his writing on psychology, ethics, and aesthetics. At the age of 88, Arthur Schopenhauer passed away in Paris in 1848. He was born in Danzig, Germany, in 1788 on Heiligegeistgasse. He was the son of Heinrich Floris Schopenhauer (1747-1805) and Johanna Schopenhauer (née Trosiener; 1766-1838), who were both descended from affluent German-Dutch aristocratic families. Arthur was brought to Le Havre in 1797 to live with Grégoire de Blésimaire's family, a business acquaintance of his father's. In 1811-1812, Schopenhauer studied philosophy at the recently established University of Berlin. Schopenhauer periodically mentioned his wish to get married and start a family when he was living in Berlin. He had an on-and-off relationship with Caroline Richter, who had had numerous lovers and a son out of wedlock. After arriving in Frankfurt, he went through a depressive episode and his health deteriorated. He passed away at home, seated on his sofa, on September 21, 1860, from pulmonary-respiratory failure. He passed away at the age of 72, and a Lutheran preacher officiated at his funeral.
