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  • Classic Philosophy: Eight Books By Arthur Schopenhauer In A Single File

    by Arthur Schopenhauer ...
    This file includes: The Art of Controversy, The Art of Literature, Counsels and Maxims, On Authorship and Style and Other Essays, Religion: a Dialogue and Other Essays, Studies in Pessimism, and The Wisdom of Life. According to Wikipedia: "Arthur Schopenhauer (February 22, 1788 - September 21, 1860) was a German philosopher known for his atheistic pessimism and philosophical clarity. At age 25, he ... Read more

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  • Studies in Pessimism

    by Arthur Schopenhauer ...
    On the Sufferings of the WorldOn the Vanity of ExistenceOn SuicideImmortality: A DialoguePsychological ObservationsOn EducationOf WomenOn NoiseA Few ParablesNineteenth-century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer championed individual strength of will and independent, reasoned deliberation above the irrational impulses that animated most of society.Schopenhauer exerted an influence far beyond ... Read more

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  • The Art of Controversy

    by Arthur Schopenhauer ...
    First of all, we must consider the essential nature of every dispute: what it is that really takes place in it.Our opponent has stated a thesis, or we ourselves,—it is all one. There are two modes of refuting it, and two courses that we may pursue.I. The modes are (1) ad rem, (2) ad hominem or ex concessis. That is to say: We may show either that the proposition is not in accordance with the ... Read more

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  • The Wisdom of Life

    by Arthur Schopenhauer ...
    In these pages I shall speak of The Wisdom of Life in the common meaning of the term, as the art, namely, of ordering our lives so as to obtain the greatest possible amount of pleasure and success; an art the theory of which may be called Eudaemonology, for it teaches us how to lead a happy existence. Such an existence might perhaps be defined as one which, looked at from a purely objective point ... Read more

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  • The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; Studies in Pessimism

    Enriched edition. Essays on Suffering, Desire, and the Limits of Optimism in the Human Condition

    by Arthur Schopenhauer ...
    Translated by T. Bailey Saunders ...
    In "The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; Studies in Pessimism," Schopenhauer engages deeply with the human condition, exploring themes of suffering, desire, and the futility of existence. Written with his characteristic incisive clarity and philosophical rigor, this collection critiques the superficiality of contemporary optimism while employing a literary style that is both poignant and accessible. ... Read more

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  • Counsels and Maxims

    The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer

    by Arthur Schopenhauer ...
    "Counsels and Maxims: The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer" by Arthur Schopenhauer is a thought-provoking collection of philosophical essays that offer profound insights and practical wisdom for navigating the complexities of human existence. In this compelling anthology, Schopenhauer distills his philosophical ideas into concise and memorable aphorisms, providing readers with a guide for living a ... Read more

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  • The Essential Schopenhauer

    Key Selections from The World as Will and Representation and Other Writings

    by Arthur Schopenhauer ...
    "We should be grateful to Schopenhauer for managing to express the truth about life so beautifully." —Alain De Botton, author of The Consolations of Philosophy"Schopenhauer's philosophy has had a special attraction for those who wonder about life's meaning, along with those engaged in music, literature, and the visual arts." — Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophyThe Essential Schopenhauer delivers ... Read more

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  • The Basis of Morality

    by Arthur Schopenhauer ...
    On the Basis of Morality is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's major works in ethics, in which he argues that morality stems from compassion. ... Read more

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  • The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; the Art of Controversy

    Enriched edition. Mastering the Art of Debate: Strategies for Intellectual Discourse and Persuasion

    by Arthur Schopenhauer, Fiona Merriweather ...
    Translated by T. Bailey Saunders ...
    In "The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer: The Art of Controversy," Schopenhauer presents a rigorous exploration of argumentative discourse, emphasizing the nuances of rhetoric and the psychological underpinnings of debate. This collection showcases his remarkable ability to dissect human reasoning, employing a distinctive style that merges wit with incisive critique. Schopenhauer's essays are not ... Read more

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    Art of Controversy, The

    by Arthur Schopenhauer ...
    Narrated by James Harrington ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 23 min

    "The Art of Controversy" by Arthur Schopenhauer is a compelling and insightful exploration of the nature and strategies of intellectual argumentation and debate. In this thought-provoking work, Schopenhauer offers a comprehensive guide to engaging in productive and effective discussions, while also exposing the fallacies and pitfalls commonly encountered in contentious exchanges. Schopenhauer's ... Read more

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  • Studies in Pessimism

    A Series of Essays

    by Arthur Schopenhauer ...
    Collected here are nine short essays, On the Sufferings of the World, The Vanity of Existence, On Suicide, Immortality: A Dialogue, Psychological Observations, On Education, Of Women, On Noise, and, A Few Parables, by the world renowned philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. ... Read more

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  • The World as Will and Representation

    by Arthur, Schopenhauer ...
    The World as Will and Representation is the central work of the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. One of the most important philosophical works of the nineteenth century, the basic statement of one important stream of post-Kantian thought. It is without question Schopenhauer's greatest work. Conceived and published before the philosopher was 30 and expanded 25 years later, it is the ... Read more

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