Sorrow and Joy in Life: An Essay Collection on Schopenhauer

Author: Schopenhauer
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: The famous German philosopher Schopenhauer stated, "The world is my will and representation." In other words, what human will is like, the world is like. The profound meaning of this can be revealed by the astonishing words of Mr. Xiong Shili: "In heaven and on earth, only I am supreme!" In other words: will changes the world. In contrast to Hegel's rationalism, Schopenhauer's philosophy emphasizes the importance of will, and many later philosophers adopted this viewpoint. In this era when all great figures have passed away, he once again advocates for the noble worship of heroes. Schopenhauer's contempt for humanity stems from a special, profound, and extensive pessimism that runs through his entire thought. Nevertheless, his works still inadvertently reveal a touch of comedy. In this book, Schopenhauer offers extensive reflections on various issues such as life, society, literature, art, religion, education, and more, including both difficult-to-accept groundbreaking statements and refreshing, thought-provoking insights. This book is translated by Fan Jin and others from the former Institute of Philosophy of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The translations by these several translators are straightforward, clear, and meticulously accurate, making them an invaluable Chinese translation that matches the great philosopher Schopenhauer. This book includes 27 articles by the author, such as "The Three Sources of Happiness," "On Honor," "On Illusion," "On Style," "On Education," and "On Women."