Arthur Schopenhauer: Desire, Suffering, Art, and Compassion
Deivede Eder Ferreira
Noetic Lantern Book 10 · ABRAFP International Press · AI-narrated by Madison (from Google)
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Why does satisfying a desire so often give way to another? This critical introduction to Arthur Schopenhauer explains representation, will, embodiment, suffering, aesthetic attention, music, compassion, and renunciation. Eighteen focused chapters connect historical texts to original contemporary cases and sustained objections. The book addresses misogyny, cross-cultural interpretation, and the distance between personal kindness and just institutions, while distinguishing philosophical pessimism from a clinical diagnosis. A glossary and chapter-to-source map make a demanding philosopher accessible without flattening his disagreements or contradictions.
Why does satisfying a desire so often give way to another? This critical introduction to Arthur Schopenhauer explains representation, will, embodiment, suffering, aesthetic attention, music, compassion, and renunciation. Eighteen focused chapters connect historical texts to original contemporary ...
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Deivede Eder Ferreira writes accessible introductions to philosophy, psychology, and world thinkers for readers who value clarity, sources, and critical discussion.
Deivede Eder Ferreira writes accessible introductions to philosophy, psychology, and world thinkers for readers who value clarity, sources, and critical discussion.
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