Bøger af Arthur Schopenhauer

“Ligesom min hunds klogskab ofte har forbløffet mig og undertiden igen dens dumhed, således er det også gået med hensyn til menneskeslægten.”- fra bogen.Arthur Schopenhauers senværk Parerga & Paralipomena (biværker og tiloversblevet) er en samling tekster, der føjer sig ind i hele Schopenhauers filosofiske system. Værket fra 1851 blev gennembruddet, der gjorde Schopenhauer vidt berømt som pessimismens filosof og som litterær stilist, der klart og insisterende formulerer en dybt original tænkning. De fire bind er skrevet, så de er tilgængelige for enhver og kan læses uafhængigt af hinanden.Schopenhauer udfolder i nærværende bind en række reflek­sioner over menneskets væsen i både filosofisk, psykologisk og eksistentielt perspektiv. Undersøgelserne angår blandt andet filosofien og dens metode, det menneskelige intellekts natur, naturfilosofi og naturvidenskab, den menneskelige eksistens’ tomhed, verdens lidelser, selvmordet og bekræftelsen eller benægtelsen af viljen til livet. Centralt står overvejelserne over menneskets væsen som et forhold mellem vilje og intellekt samt etikkens begrundelse i medlidenheden.

Arthur Schopenhauers senværk Parerga & Paralipomena (biværker og tiloversblevet) er en samling tekster, der føjer sig ind i hele Schopenhauers filosofiske system. Værket fra 1851 blev gennembruddet, der gjorde Schopenhauer vidt berømt som pessimismens filosof og som litterær stilist, der klart og insisterende formulerer en dybt original tænkning. De fire bind er skrevet, så de er tilgængelige for enhver og kan læses uafhængigt af hinanden.I Aforismer om livsvisdom stiller Schopenhauer spørgsmålet om muligheden af et godt eller lykkeligt liv og formulerer efter klassisk forbillede en samling refleksioner og leveregler, der ganske vist ikke kan gøre os lykkelige, men dog vise os vejen til et nogenlunde behageligt og tåleligt liv. Schopenhauer fremhæver særligt ethvert menneskes individuelle karakter, og heraf ethvert menneskes individuelle behov, som grundbetingelse for lykken.

A devout believer in the supremacy of will over intellect, Arthur Schopenhauer developed a metaphysical theory that influenced such thinkers as Nietzsche, Wagner, Wittgenstein, and Freud. These six essays are drawn from the chapters entitled Zur Ethik and Zur Rechtslehre und Politik, which originated in the philosopher's Parerga, as well as from his posthumously published writings. More than any other work, On Human Nature offers an expression of Schopenhauer's views, including the depth of his interests, his biases, and his philosophy. Students of history and philosophy along with other readers will appreciate these lucid, accessible observations on government, free will and fatalism, character, moral instinct, and ethics.German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) reacted with pessimism to his idealistic predecessors, contending that human motivations derive from basic desires that can never be satisfied. His writings on psychology, ethics, and politics influenced such latter-day thinkers as Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, and Freud.

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"The Basis of Morality" is a philosophical work written by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. It was first published in 1840 as an appendix to his main work, "The World as Will and Representation" ("Die Welt als Wille und Vorstellung"). In this work, Schopenhauer delves into the nature of ethics, morality, and the fundamental principles that govern human conduct. Key themes in "The Basis of Morality" include: Metaphysical Exploration: Schopenhauer begins by exploring the metaphysical basis of morality, arguing that the foundation of ethics lies in a metaphysical understanding of the human will. He proposes that the ultimate reality is an indomitable, blind, and irrational "will to live" that underlies all phenomena. Ethical Theory: Schopenhauer develops his ethical theory based on the idea that compassion, or what he calls "universal altruism," is the cornerstone of morality. He argues that individuals should recognize the suffering inherent in all living beings and act with compassion and benevolence toward others. The Role of Pity: Central to Schopenhauer's moral philosophy is the concept of pity (Mitleid). He sees pity as the direct awareness of the suffering of others and believes that it is the primary motive for ethical behavior. Pity, according to Schopenhauer, transcends individual egoism and forms the basis for moral actions. Asceticism and the Denial of the Will: Schopenhauer explores the idea of asceticism as a means of transcending the individual will. He suggests that the denial of personal desires and the renunciation of worldly attachments lead to a higher moral state and a reduction of suffering. Critique of Kantian Ethics: While Schopenhauer acknowledges the influence of Immanuel Kant, he also criticizes certain aspects of Kantian ethics. He proposes his own ethical framework that is more focused on the emotional and intuitive aspects of moral experience. Schopenhauer's writing is characterized by its depth, clarity, and a certain pessimistic outlook on human existence. "The Basis of Morality" remains an important work in the history of ethics and is considered a significant contribution to the broader philosophical discourse on morality and human nature.

”Vi er ganske vist alle sammen født i Arkadien, som Schiller siger, det vil sige vi træder ud i verden fulde af krav på lykke og nydelser og nærer det tåbelige håb at kunne sætte disse krav igennem. Men i reglen kommer snart skæbnen og tager ublidt fat på os og belærer os om, at intet er vort, men alt er dens, idet den har en ubestridelig ret ikke blot til al vor ejendom og erhverv og kone og børn, men endog til arme og ben, øjne og øren, ja, til næsen midt i ansigtet.”Pessimismens fader, Arthur Schopenhauer, bringer en lang række spændende observationer om, hvordan livet er skruet sammen, og hvordan man får det bedste ud af det. Undervejs i bogen drager han store filosoffer og tænkere som Platon, Salomon, Friedrich Schiller og Aristoteles ind i sine tanker og skiftevis understreger og modsvarer deres holdningspunkter.”Livsførelse” udkom første gang på dansk i 1921.Den tyske filosof Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) er kendt som hovedfiguren inden for den filosofiske retning pessimisme. Schopenhauer var i høj grad påvirket af buddhisme og Immanuel Kants filosofi, og hans egen filosofi er både et modsvar til og en udvidelse af Kants erkendelsesfilosof. ”Verden som vilje og forestilling” (1818) er Schopenhauers mest kendte værk, og hans tanker har påvirket store tænkere, kunstnere og forfattere som Friedrich Nietzsche, Sigmund Freud, Lev Tolstoj, Thomas Mann og Ludwig Wittgenstein.

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.