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The Basis Of Morality by Arthur Schopenhauer

The Basis Of Morality by Arthur Schopenhauer

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In The Basis of Morality, Arthur Schopenhauer confronts one of philosophy’s most enduring questions: what gives a human action genuine moral worth? Rejecting systems founded on divine reward, social approval, legal punishment, or personal advantage, Schopenhauer argues that morality cannot arise from disguised self-interest. He also challenges Immanuel Kant’s ethics, questioning whether abstract duties and universal rules can truly explain unselfish conduct.For Schopenhauer, authentic virtue begins with compassion—the immediate recognition of another person’s suffering as something that matters in itself. In such moments, the apparent boundary separating one individual from another briefly dissolves. We no longer act merely to protect ourselves, gain praise, or avoid consequences; we respond because another living being’s pain becomes morally significant to us.Examining egoism, malice, justice, and loving-kindness, Schopenhauer develops an ethical theory that is rigorous, unsettling, and deeply humane. The Basis of Morality invites readers to reconsider why people choose to help—or harm—one another. It remains a provocative exploration of conscience, human motivation, and the possibility that compassion, rather than duty alone, is the true foundation of moral life.Copyright Mentor New York Arte Mondiale Storia e critica della letteratura
Episodi
  • Part IV. Chapters 1-2 and Judgement of the Royal Danish Society of Sciences

    Part IV. Chapters 1-2 and Judgement of the Royal Danish Society of Sciences
    Jul 16 2023
    42 min
  • Part III. Chapter 9

    Part III. Chapter 9
    Jul 16 2023
    29 min
  • Part III. Chapter 8

    Part III. Chapter 8
    Jul 16 2023
    49 min
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