The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; On Human Nature

"The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; On Human Nature" by Arthur Schopenhauer explores what it means to be human through a series of thought-provoking philosophies. These writings look at big topics such as what is good and bad, how we govern ourselves, and whether we truly have a choice in our actions, also consider differing views on character. It starts by pointing out how important it is to understand the moral and intellectual parts of being human, rather than just physical aspects. Schopenhauer talks about how understanding each other's pain can help us to be more understanding and less judgmental, while looking at different cultures for their ideas on what is right and wrong. He pushes the reader to think about what real morality is, instead of just following what society calls virtue, setting the stage for a much closer look at human nature and the hard questions of moral philosophy.