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050 4 _aB
100 1 _aSchopenhauer, Arthur,
_d1788-1860
245 1 0 _aEssays of Schopenhauer
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508 _aEtext produced by Juliet Sutherland and PG Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilosophy, German
700 1 _aDircks, Sara Hay Goddard,
_d1865-1942
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11945
999 _c53365
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