On Human Nature (eBook, ePUB) - Schopenhauer, Arthur
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"On Human Nature" by Arthur Schopenhauer delves into the fundamental aspects and inherent traits of human behavior, offering a pessimistic yet insightful perspective on the driving forces behind human actions. Schopenhauer argues that will and desire are the primary motivators, leading to perpetual cycles of need and satisfaction that ultimately result in suffering. Through a series of essays, he explores concepts such as love, egoism, and the illusion of individuality, portraying human nature as a constant struggle between desires and the constraints of society. This work provides a stark yet…mehr

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"On Human Nature" by Arthur Schopenhauer delves into the fundamental aspects and inherent traits of human behavior, offering a pessimistic yet insightful perspective on the driving forces behind human actions. Schopenhauer argues that will and desire are the primary motivators, leading to perpetual cycles of need and satisfaction that ultimately result in suffering. Through a series of essays, he explores concepts such as love, egoism, and the illusion of individuality, portraying human nature as a constant struggle between desires and the constraints of society. This work provides a stark yet captivating exploration of the complexities and contradictions inherent in the human condition.
Autorenporträt
Arthur Schopenhauer was among the first 19th century philosophers to contend that at its core, the universe is not a rational place. Inspired by Plato and Kant, both of whom regarded the world as being more amenable to reason, Schopenhauer developed their philosophies into an instinct-recognizing and ultimately ascetic outlook, emphasizing that in the face of a world filled with endless strife, we ought to minimize our natural desires for the sake of achieving a more tranquil frame of mind and a disposition towards universal beneficence. Often considered to be a thoroughgoing pessimist, Schopenhauer in fact advocated ways - via artistic, moral and ascetic forms of awareness - to overcome a frustration-filled and fundamentally painful human condition. Since his death in 1860, his philosophy has had a special attraction for those who wonder about life's meaning, along with those engaged in music, literature, and the visual arts.