The Wisdom of Life - Arthur Schopenhauer

The Wisdom of Life by Arthur Schopenhauer presents an essay drawn from his final work, Parerga und Paralipomena (1851). This paperback edition is a reprint of the Swann Sonnenschein and Co., London, 1904 edition.

Key details

• Author: Arthur Schopenhauer
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 96
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 26 March 2004
• ISBN: 9780486435503

Synopsis

In this essay, Schopenhauer argues for strength of will and independent, reasoned deliberation, setting these against the pull of irrational impulse. He considers how life may be arranged to secure the highest degree of pleasure and success, offering guidelines towards a fuller manner of living and the need to continue aspiring beyond even a life well lived.

The text is presented in a direct style that avoids traditional philosophical jargon, and appears here in a translation described as excellent. Categorised within religion and philosophy, it suits readers looking for a concise work of practical reflection from a leading 19th-century German metaphysician.

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