The Essays Of Arthur Schopenhauer: The Wisdom Of Life
By:Arthur Schopenhauer Published By:Double9 Books
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The Essays Of Arthur Schopenhauer: The Wisdom Of Life
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"The Wisdom of Life" is a philosophical book written by Arthur Schopenhauer, a German philosopher, in the mid-19th century. In this book, Schopenhauer explores the nature of human existence and what it means to live a fulfilling life. The book is divided into four main sections, in which Schopenhauer explores different aspects of human life. In the first section, he discusses the importance of health, which he views as the foundation of all other aspects of life. In the second section, he examines the role of wealth and material possessions in human happiness. In the third section, Schopenhauer delves into the nature of human relationships, arguing that love and friendship are essential to human happiness. In the final chapter, the author explores the importance of intellectual pursuits and the pursuit of knowledge. Readers should read "The Wisdom of Life" which offers a compelling philosophical perspective on what it means to live a fulfilling life.
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.
