Project Gutenberg 2014-10-18 Public domain in the USA. 239 Beer, Margrieta 1871 1951 a15000298 Schopenhauer Produced by Al Haines "Schopenhauer" by Margrieta Beer is a philosophical account, likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and philosophies of the influential German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, focusing on themes such as pessimism, the significance of the will, art, and virtue. The book examines how Schopenhauer's ideas have profound implications not just in philosophy but also in art and ethics, demonstrating his lasting impact on various disciplines. The opening of the book provides an insightful introduction to Schopenhauer's philosophy and his life's context. It outlines how Schopenhauer distinguishes himself from other philosophers by emphasizing the pervasive influence of the will as the fundamental driving force of existence and suffering. The author also highlights Schopenhauer's unique appeal to artists, noting how his thoughts on music and aesthetic experience offer a temporary escape from life's inherent struggles. Furthermore, early discussions reflect Schopenhauer's contentious relationships with contemporary philosophers, providing a backdrop for understanding his critical perspective on optimism and his philosophical assertions. Overall, this foundation sets the stage for a more detailed exploration of Schopenhauer's influential ideas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Schopenhauer, Arthur, 1788-1860 B Text Category: Biographies Category: German Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 206134 2025-09-19T05:08:57.006397 text/html 181091 2024-10-24T11:40:58 text/html 179162 2025-09-19T05:09:00.107394 application/epub+zip 180262 2025-09-19T05:08:57.647395 application/epub+zip 138336 2025-09-19T05:08:57.314402 application/epub+zip 244857 2025-09-19T05:09:02.091373 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227932 2025-09-19T05:08:59.760413 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 186300 2022-09-21T12:02:16.499055 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183605 2025-09-19T05:08:56.739413 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 163985 2024-10-24T11:40:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16133 2025-09-19T05:09:02.210362 application/rdf+xml 15909 2025-09-19T05:08:57.390389 image/jpeg 2410 2025-09-19T05:08:57.352376 image/jpeg 168007 2025-09-19T05:08:57.027409 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