“You can do what you will, but in any given moment of your life you can will only one definite thing and absolutely nothing other than that one thing.”
Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
Work
Essay on the Freedom of the Will
This book delves into the philosophical debate surrounding the nature of human free will, examining its implications and challenges within the context of moral responsibility and determinism. 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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