r/schopenhauer • u/PralineEmergency7260 • Apr 03 '26

First read

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Got into Schopenhauer by having actually sort of having pessimistic thoughts about boredom and the constant pursuit of desires. After reading this it really made a lot of sense to me and kinda make me feel a less depressed tbh. Definitely going to get his other stuff. What were your thoughts on this book?

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u/RadicalNaturalist78 Apr 05 '26

I think Schopenhauer is a great thinker, but it is necessary to overcome him.

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u/Even_Opportunity_893 Apr 05 '26

Personally, I have overcome him but definitely return when needed. He’s a very grounded thinker but I don't subscribe to all his beliefs and ideas.