“Philosophy ... is a science, and as such has no articles of faith; accordingly, in it nothing can be assumed as existing except what is either positively given empirically, or demonstrated through indubitable conclusions.”
Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
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Parerga and Paralipomena: Short Philosophical Essays
This book is a compilation of short philosophical essays that delve into a wide range of topics, offering insights into the author's philosophical musings and intellectual explorations. more
Author
Arthur Schopenhauer
Arthur Schopenhauer was a prominent German philosopher born on February 22, 1788, and died on September 21, 1860. He is one of the most important figures in 19th-century German philosophy and is known for his unique pessimistic philosophical ideas. more
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