The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer

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Exploring the nature of existence, this work delves into the concept of a blind and insatiable noumenal will that shapes our phenomenal world. Drawing from Kant's transcendental idealism, the author presents an atheistic metaphysical and ethical framework that challenges the prevailing German idealism of his time. Notably, he integrates key elements of Indian philosophy, including asceticism and self-denial. His philosophical outlook is often viewed as a profound expression of pessimism, offering a unique perspective on human experience and reality.