“The fixed stars signify the angel in man. That is why man orients himself by them; and that is why women have no appreciation for the starry sky; because they have no sense of the angel in man.”
Quote by Otto Weininger
Work
A translation of Weininger's Über die letzten Dinge, 1904-1907, On last things
A translation of Moritz Schlick's philosophical treatise, originally titled 'Über die letzten Dinge,' published between 1904 and 1907, this book delves into profound existential and metaphysical inquiries. Schlick's work examines the nature of existence, the meaning of life, and the implications of the concept of 'last things' from a philosophical standpoint. The book is a significant contribution to the field of philosophy and is considered a foundational text in existentialist thought. more
Author
Otto Weininger
Otto Weininger was an Austrian philosopher born on April 3, 1880, and died on October 4, 1903. His thoughts mainly revolve around gender, aesthetics, and ethics, and have had a profound impact on philosophy and psychology in the following years. more