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Episode #099 ... Schopenhauer pt. 2 - Ethics

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Mar 29, 2017
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INSIGHT

Will to Life and Suffering

  • Schopenhauer believes humans are manifestations of a single force called the "will to life."
  • We constantly strive and interfere with each other, leading to a grim reality.
INSIGHT

Restless Striving

  • Humans constantly strive for things, believing satisfaction will come with achievement.
  • This restless striving manifests in various ways, from material possessions to self-improvement.
ANECDOTE

The Dream Car Analogy

  • Achieving goals like buying a dream car brings temporary satisfaction, not lasting happiness.
  • We quickly find new desires, highlighting our perpetual discontent.
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