First published in 1851, &ldquoThe Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims&rdquo is a collection of essays by famed German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. He is perhaps best known for his 1818 work &ldquoThe World as Will and Representation&rdquo and developed an enduring reputation for his philosophical pessimism, in contrast to the idealism of Immanuel Kant. Much of Schopenhauer&rsquos work is a reaction to postKant German romanticism. In &ldquoThe Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims&rdquo, two of Schopenhauer&rsquos wellknown essays are brought together and explore the thoughts behind his more realistic and pessimistic worldview. He rejects the usual goals in life of money, fame, pride, social position, and material and physical pleasures in favor of development of one&rsquos inner mind and a strong and healthy body. Schopenhauer was one of the first Western philosophers to embrace Eastern and Buddhist thought and his preference for a more meditative and ascetic life is evident in these essays. While Schopenhauer is wellknown for his critical and pessimistic philosophy, his writing style is warm, entertaining, and charming, while at the same time being full of profound thought and substance. &ldquoThe Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims&rdquo remains an engaging and thoughtful discourse on life and happiness. This edition is printed on premium acidfree paper.

Binding: Paperback;166 pages; Publisher: Digireads.com; Classification: GB; Weight: 346 g; Dimensions: 139 x 215 x 14

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