Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 1107 Schopenhauer, Arthur 1788 1860 Saunders, T. Bailey (Thomas Bailey) 1860 1928 Saunders, Thomas Bailey Saunders, Bailey The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; Religion, a Dialogue, Etc. E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, David King, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; Religion, a Dialogue, Etc." by Schopenhauer is a philosophical collection of essays likely written in the early 19th century. This volume explores various topics, including religion, pantheism, and the philosophy of reading, showcasing Schopenhauer's significant insights into the human condition, morality, and the metaphysical fabric of society. At the start of the book, a prefatory note introduces Schopenhauer as a philosopher notable for his clarity and his appeal to everyday experiences. In the dialogue "Religion," characters Demopheles and Philalethes engage in a debate about the nature and function of religion in society. Demopheles defends religion as a vital tool for uplifting the masses and providing moral guidance, while Philalethes critiques it as a veneer over reality that stifles genuine philosophical inquiry and perpetuates ignorance. Their discourse highlights the tension between faith and empirical understanding, with Philalethes arguing for a pursuit of truth independent of religious dogma, ultimately suggesting that the tendency of religion to veil the truth is detrimental to societal progress. This opening sets the stage for Schopenhauer's broader reflections on the complexities of human beliefs and the nature of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 48.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Religion Philosophy B Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 201460 2025-08-05T05:17:06.485337 text/html 176782 2024-10-28T18:10:54 text/html 171173 2025-08-05T05:17:12.994295 application/epub+zip 172117 2025-08-05T05:17:09.839320 application/epub+zip 144797 2025-08-05T05:17:08.576345 application/epub+zip 396788 2025-08-05T05:17:15.316331 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382001 2025-08-05T05:17:12.245353 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 338461 2022-09-05T10:11:23.348800 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192702 2025-08-05T05:17:06.151318 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 172684 2024-10-28T18:10:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17538 2025-08-05T05:17:15.456271 application/rdf+xml 23918 2025-08-05T05:17:09.134304 image/jpeg 4500 2025-08-05T05:17:08.886309 image/jpeg 170202 2025-08-05T05:17:06.503330 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia