Project Gutenberg 2014-10-18 Public domain in the USA. 74 Beer, Margrieta 1871 1951 a15000298 Schopenhauer Produced by Al Haines "Schopenhauer" by Margrieta Beer is a philosophical account, likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and philosophies of the influential German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, focusing on themes such as pessimism, the significance of the will, art, and virtue. The book examines how Schopenhauer's ideas have profound implications not just in philosophy but also in art and ethics, demonstrating his lasting impact on various disciplines. The opening of the book provides an insightful introduction to Schopenhauer's philosophy and his life's context. It outlines how Schopenhauer distinguishes himself from other philosophers by emphasizing the pervasive influence of the will as the fundamental driving force of existence and suffering. The author also highlights Schopenhauer's unique appeal to artists, noting how his thoughts on music and aesthetic experience offer a temporary escape from life's inherent struggles. Furthermore, early discussions reflect Schopenhauer's contentious relationships with contemporary philosophers, providing a backdrop for understanding his critical perspective on optimism and his philosophical assertions. Overall, this foundation sets the stage for a more detailed exploration of Schopenhauer's influential ideas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Schopenhauer, Arthur, 1788-1860 B Text Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Psychiatry/Psychology Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal 205925 205924 2024-09-19T15:37:26.517397 2023-09-20T11:37:06.143597 text/html text/html 201040 2014-10-18T15:12:36 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 167007 2014-10-18T15:12:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 178901 2024-09-19T15:37:30.040361 application/epub+zip 180262 2024-09-19T15:37:27.227383 application/epub+zip 138330 2024-09-19T15:37:26.858386 application/epub+zip 244889 2024-09-19T15:37:32.398346 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227836 2024-09-19T15:37:29.653378 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 186300 2022-09-21T12:02:16.499055 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183593 183589 2024-09-19T15:37:25.769413 2023-09-20T11:37:05.819614 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 183814 2014-10-18T15:12:36 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 67385 2014-10-18T15:12:36 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 183837 2014-10-18T15:12:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 67340 2014-10-18T15:12:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19846 2024-09-19T15:37:32.535345 application/rdf+xml 15909 2024-09-19T15:37:26.937381 image/jpeg 2410 2024-09-19T15:37:26.897383 image/jpeg 167959 2024-09-19T15:37:26.541388 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog