02232cam a22003133u 4500 11945 UtSlPG 20260610133302.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 B Schopenhauer, Arthur, 1788-1860 Essays of Schopenhauer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-04-01 Etext produced by Juliet Sutherland and PG Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger "Essays of Schopenhauer" by Arthur Schopenhauer is a collection of philosophical essays written in the early 19th century. The work reflects Schopenhauer's unique views on a variety of topics such as authorship, noise, education, women, and the emptiness of existence. He approaches these subjects with a critical eye, providing a deep analysis of human nature and the societal constructs around him. The opening of the essays begins with an introduction that provides context about Schopenhauer's life and thought, emphasizing his views on the nature of authorship and style. He distinguishes between writers who create based on personal reflection and those who write merely for monetary gain. Schopenhauer argues that authentic writing stems from deep engagement with one's subject matter, while superficial writing results from external motivations or a lack of genuine thought. He also touches on the toll that noise takes on intellectual concentration and creativity, asserting that disturbances can hinder one's ability to think deeply and articulate meaningful ideas. This opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of Schopenhauer’s philosophical insights throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Philosophy, German Dircks, Sara Hay Goddard, 1865-1942 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11945 53365 53365