description: In this essay from Schopenhauer final work, Parerga und Paralipomena (1851), the philosopher favors individual strength of will and independent, reasoned deliberation over the tendency to act on irrational impulses. He examines the ways in which life can be arranged to derive the highest degree of pleasure and success.
title: The Works of Schopenhauer: The Wisdom of Life and Other Essays
titlecomplete: The Works of Schopenhauer: The Wisdom of Life and Other Essays
ratings_count: 18
publisher: Black's Readers Service Company