Arthur Schopenhauer
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1788–1860
German philosopher, famous as the great pessimist: he held that life swings between pain and boredom. Yet his practical essays on how to live as well as we can, written in sharp, witty prose, made him one of the most quoted thinkers of the nineteenth century.
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The Wisdom of Life
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Reading Arthur Schopenhauer in English: quick answers
- Who was Arthur Schopenhauer?
- Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860): German philosopher, famous as the great pessimist: he held that life swings between pain and boredom. Yet his practical essays on how to live as well as we can, written in sharp, witty prose, made him one of the most quoted thinkers of the nineteenth century.
- What can I read by Arthur Schopenhauer on SeoJae Story?
- The Wisdom of Life, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English translation.
- Is Arthur Schopenhauer hard to read in English?
- The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the arguments, key terms and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a plain “In plain words” explainer, and you can tap any word for its meaning.
- Is there a Korean translation?
- Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.