“Reason deserves to be called a prophet; for in showing us the consequence and effect of our actions in the present, does it not tell us what the future will be?”
Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
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The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer - Studies in Pessimism (illustrated)
This volume includes a selection of Arthur Schopenhauer's seminal essays, which delve into the nature of human existence, the essence of suffering, and the role of art and aesthetics. The illustrated format provides additional insight into the author's complex philosophical concepts. 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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