On Human Nature
Essays in Ethics and Politics
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
| Author: | Arthur Schopenhauer, T. Bailey Saunders | ISBN: | 9780486147185 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications | Publication: | March 14, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications | Language: | English |
| Author: | Arthur Schopenhauer, T. Bailey Saunders |
| ISBN: | 9780486147185 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications |
| Publication: | March 14, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
