1788–1860 · German philosopher
Arthur Schopenhauer
Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher born in Danzig, now Gdańsk, in 1788.
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| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1841 | The Basis of Morality Compassion, rather than duty, forms the basis of moral action. | Non-fiction | 8 h 36 min | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | 1851 | The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; Studies in Pessimism Philosophical essays examine suffering, desire, death, and ordinary human life. | Non-fiction | 3 h 25 min | Free to startRead free |
| 3 | 1851 | The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer: The Wisdom of Life Happiness depends more on inner resources than on social standing. | Non-fiction | 4 h 18 min | Free to startRead free |
| 4 | 1851 | The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; On Human Nature Desire and selfishness shape human character and conduct. | Non-fiction | 3 h 36 min | Free to startRead free |
| 5 | 1851 | The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; Counsels and Maxims Practical reflections on happiness, conduct, and the limits of control. | Non-fiction | 5 h 13 min | Free to startRead free |
| 6 | 1851 | The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; The Art of Literature Essays examine how people write, read, and judge literature. | Non-fiction | 4 h 13 min | Free to startRead free |
| 7 | 1864 | The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer: The Art of Controversy A philosopher examines how arguments are won without proving the truth. | Non-fiction | 3 h 21 min | Free to startRead free |
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About Arthur Schopenhauer
Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher born in Danzig, now Gdańsk, in 1788. He lived in Frankfurt from 1833 until his death in 1860. He published The World as Will and Representation in 1818, On the Basis of Morality in 1841, and Parerga and Paralipomena in 1851.
- Born
- 1788
- Died
- 1860
Arthur Schopenhauer in a few words
Die Proprietät der Ausdrücke, die Fülle der schönen Gleichnisse, die durchsichtige An- und Unterordnung der Gedanken, die Leichtigkeit und Korrektheit des Satzbaus, die Farbe und das Leben dieses Stils sind beinahe einzig in unserer Literatur.
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