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The Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims

Arthur Schopenhauer
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The Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995

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Arthur Schopenhauer

The Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

234

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

19th century

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In The Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims, Arthur Schopenhauer explores the philosophy of achieving personal happiness and understanding human nature. He emphasizes managing desires, valuing individuality, and practicing moderation. Schopenhauer offers guidance on navigating life’s challenges by fostering contentment and wisdom through self-awareness and realistic expectations.

Contemplative

Informative

Melancholic

Challenging

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,035 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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The Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims by Arthur Schopenhauer offers insightful reflections on human nature and practical guidance on living. Readers appreciate its profound philosophical observations but note the text's dense and sometimes archaic language can be challenging. Schopenhauer's pessimistic tone may not appeal to all, but his wisdom resonates with those seeking depth.

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Who Should Read The Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims?

A reader who enjoys The Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims by Arthur Schopenhauer is likely drawn to philosophical introspection and practical wisdom. Comparable to Montaigne's Essays and Epictetus's Enchiridion, they appreciate insights into human behavior and reflections on achieving a fulfilling life.

4.3

1,035 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Arthur Schopenhauer's reflections in The Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims are often seen as forerunners to modern existentialist and individualist thought, exploring ideas about happiness, self-worth, and human behavior.

The works are part of Schopenhauer's collection, Parerga and Paralipomena, which were instrumental in reviving his popularity as a philosopher after his initial writings were not well-received.

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Schopenhauer believed in simplicity and self-sufficiency as pathways to contentment, emphasizing the importance of cultivating one's inner world over seeking external validation.

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Book Details
Pages

234

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

19th century

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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