For Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), wisdom is a direct effect from philosophy. He regarded wisdom as practical ethics, that is, as a set of principles that enables humans to make correct decisions in any situation. Wisdom is not necessarily sophisticated, but it must rest on a sound philosophical footing.

This book presents Schopenhauer's life and ideas, from key principles to wisdom and practical applications. It emphasizes Schopenhauer's advice on happiness, success, personal effectiveness and stress reduction, showing how today's readers can benefit from Schopenhauer's insights.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 - What really moves the world
A summary of Schopenhauer's philosophy
Schopenhauer's theory of the Will
The theory of the Will compared to other philosophies
Similarities between Schopenhauer and Nietzsche
Schopenhauer and the philosophy of perception
Critique of Schopenhauer's philosophy of perception

Chapter 2 - How the past predicts the future
Comparison of Schopenhauer and Hegel
Key differences between Schopenhauer and Hegel
Schopenhauer on determinism
Individuality and choice in Schopenhauer
Schopenhauer's philosophy of time
Philosophy of history in Schopenhauer

Chapter 3 - The good side of pessimism
Schopenhauer's pessimism: what it is and what it's not
Human flourishing and Schopenhauer
The myth of Schopenhauer's defeatism
Schopenhauer's idea of justice
The nature of existence in Schopenhauer
Examples of Schopenhauer's views on existence

Chapter 4 - Ideas that lead people astray
Comparison of Schopenhauer with Immanuel Kant
Schopenhauer and the unconscious
Critique of Schopenhauer's views on the unconscious
The nature of truth in Schopenhauer's philosophy
Schopenhauer's theory of knowledge

Chapter 5 - How prudence increases happiness
Schopenhauer on happiness
Analysis of Schopenhauer's philosophy of happiness
Schopenhauer and existentialism
Philosophy of life in Schopenhauer
Taoism compared with Schopenhauer's philosophy of life

Chapter 6 - The myth of the scarcity of love
Schopenhauer's views on love and relationships
Refutation of Schopenhauer's views on relationships
Idealism in Schopenhauer's views on love
Freud and Schopenhauer: similarities and differences
Schopenhauer on psychology
Opponents to Schopenhauer's views on psychology

Chapter 7 - Live and let live
Schopenhauer's biography and works
Ethics in Schopenhauer's philosophy
Schopenhauer's views on solitude
Concept of the self in Schopenhauer's philosophy
Philosophy of education in Schopenhauer

Chapter 8 - Ancient wisdom under a new light
Schopenhauer and Buddhism
Differences between Schopenhauer and Buddhism
Schopenhauer's teachings drawn from Buddhism
Influence of Indian philosophy on Schopenhauer
Schopenhauer's views on religion

Chapter 9 - Effectiveness in times of turmoil
Philosophy of art and beauty in Schopenhauer
Schopenhauer's views on genius
The problem of evil in Schopenhauer
Schopenhauer's views on intellectual pursuits
Relationship between art and morality in Schopenhauer

Chapter 10 - Advice from a sharp mind
Schopenhauer's views on wisdom
Meaning of life in Schopenhauer's philosophy=
Schopenhauer's influence on literature
Main ideas in Schopenhauer's system of thought
Overview of Schopenhauer's key concepts
The role of reason in Schopenhauer

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