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On Human Nature by Arthur Schopenhauer

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On Human Nature
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ISBN/ASIN: 0486478416
Number of pages: 409

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Schopenhauer believed in the supremacy of will over intellect, and he wrote extensively on the motivations behind actions. These six essays, drawn from Parerga and posthumously published works, include observations on government, free will and fatalism, character, moral instinct, and ethics. They reflect the author's wide range of interests and offer an accessible approach to his philosophy.

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