Schopenhauer and the Wisdom
of the East
How India Shaped Western Philosophy
In this lecture, we will look into Schopenhauer's life, his main ideas and how he was influenced by Eastern philosophies such as Buddhism and the Upanishads. We will cover earaly nineteenth century Germany, the reaction against optimism, the influence of Kant, and why Schopenhauer thought most philosophers were wrong. We will see how his difficult personality contributed to shape his radical philosophy, and how he encountered India
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The chapters we will discuss are the following:
- Who was Schopenhauer?
- The World as Representation
- The Will
- India enters the Story
- Can we escape the Will?
Many assignments accompany the lecture, so you may not only think about Schopenhauer's ideas, but even experience where they come from.
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Learning Objectives:
• Get to know the historical and intellectual context in which Schopenhauer evolved
• Understand and reflect upon his main ideas
• Understand the influence of Indian philosophies on Schopenhauer's thought
• Get an idea of Schopenhauer's personality and how it influenced his work.
What’s included?
• Almost 1 hour of video content
• Assignments to explore, experience and assimilate Schopenhauer's ideas
Certification:
Upon completion of this course, you will receive a digital certificate of completion from Cultura Animi.
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