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On Human Nature

Author
Arthur Schopenhauer
Language
English
Length
88 pages
ISBN
9781787367043
Published
14 July 2023
Imprint
Sovereign
  • human behavior
  • pessimism
  • will
  • desire
  • suffering
  • love
  • egoism
  • individuality
  • societal constraints
  • human condition

Description

"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.

Author

Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) wrote The World as Will and Representation, a philosophy of desire, suffering, and art that later shaped Nietzsche, Wagner, and a long modern melancholy. He argued that will is the inner fact of the world, and that music and compassion are among the few exits. With 19 titles in our catalogue, Schopenhauer remains the metaphysician who made pessimism feel like clear seeing.

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