The Wisdom of Life

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Author: Arthur Schopenhauer

ISBN-10: 0486435504

ISBN-13: 9780486435503

Category: General & Miscellaneous Quotations

In this essay from Schopenhauer final work, Parerga und Paralipomena (1851), the philosopher favors individual strength of will and independent, reasoned deliberation over the tendency to act on irrational impulses. He examines the ways in which life can be arranged to derive the highest degree of pleasure and success.

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In this essay from Schopenhauer final work, Parerga und Paralipomena (1851), the philosopher favors individual strength of will and independent, reasoned deliberation over the tendency to act on irrational impulses. He examines the ways in which life can be arranged to derive the highest degree of pleasure and success.

Introduction1I.Division of the Subject3II.Personality, or What a Man is9III.Property, or What a Man Has28IV.Position, or a Man's Place in the Estimation of Others1.Reputation342.Pride393.Rank414.Honour425.Fame66