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Schopenhauer's Philosophy on the Constant Striving for Goals
TLDR Schopenhauer's philosophy revolves around the idea that human life is a perpetual state of discontent driven by the will to life, with individuals constantly striving for goals to avoid boredom, anxiety, and depression. He suggests that moments of experiencing beauty provide temporary relief from this constant desire for things, highlighting the importance of recognizing suffering as a source of strength and growth.
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Schopenhauer presents a grim picture of life as a constant state of restlessly striving for things driven by the will to life.
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Human beings are constantly striving for things in a perpetual state of discontent, always desiring more even after achieving their goals.
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Human beings are in a default state of suffering and restlessly striving for things, with moments of happiness being temporary relief from this perpetual discontent according to Schopenhauer.
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Suffering is often accepted as the norm in life, but Schopenhauer highlights the consequences of not having goals or purpose, leading to boredom, depression, and anxiety.
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Schopenhauer suggests that individuals must actively pursue meaningful goals to avoid boredom, anxiety, and depression, as most people will either strive for desires or lack purpose in life.
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Schopenhauer believed that moments of experiencing beauty, whether through nature, music, movies, or art, allow individuals to briefly escape their constant striving and desire for things, providing a valuable break from the pressures of everyday life.
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Schopenhauer believed that a rare sage, capable of living a life in accordance with the pinnacle of human virtue, would reject all desires and participate in an inner war against the will to life.
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Schopenhauer challenges the idea that the ultimate goal in life should be to never experience any suffering and emphasizes the importance of recognizing suffering as a source of strength and growth.
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