The Intense Realism of Arthur Schopenhauer

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Robert it would be amazing if you did your version of a psychological analysis of Trump like Jordan peterson did. Would like to see the unique, deep, realistic and honest view you'd bring.

no one knew the character of women better and more honestly than Schopenhauer.

So good , reading laws of power first time

People are garbage

I have that clarity aswell, trust me you dont want that type of clarity when you start observing everything, it will rip the joy straight out of social interaction, I cant enjoy social interaction anymore. I'll check out his book.

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You’re wrong there is no fixed nature. Any “realism” is a desperate plea from the ego for a fixed reality. I recommend the treasury of knowledge buddhist book series .

Knowing that humans can be 'dastardly' allows you to find the ones trying their best to at least be fair. You'll enjoy socializing more & avoid being the target of dark people. It's fake morality to 'choose' to see the only the good...or to cling only to 'goodness' when a little madness will bring justice.
Thanks so much for teaching this to the masses!

Very interesting, I think I will read Schopenhauer's book ❤️‍🩹

Arthur Schopenhauer was also praised "Upanishads" contains Vedic Indian Philosophy(which never became popular all over the world like western philosophies). He wrote that "In the whole world there is no study so beneficial and so elevating as that of the Upanishads". He praised the wisdom of Indian minds and the philosophies of the Vedas and the Upanishads in his main work, The World as Will and Representation (1819), as well as in his Parerga and Paralipomena (1851). I hope Robert Greene you will discover it in your life journey.

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Angels are few, rare among the many dastardly

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Thank you for sharing this philosopher with us! I’ll keep an eye out for his book!

It is their delusion, a coping mechanism for inadequacy.

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The most profound intellectual of the 19th century. My personal favorite.

Realism is entertaining when it's interpreted by Schopenhauer.😊

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I agree most humans are dastardly.....it's very sad and sobering

Well said Mr Greene. Always appreciative of the words you share

There's a dichotomy between what you explain two of your books and the message of Schopenhauer.

You try to convince people to be part of the group but being alert of people's manipulation, so they can outsmart them.

Arthur Schopenhauer tried to convince people about staying away from human beings, keep them at distance

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You should do it Robert

Agree. 😊

Born in 94. I had a chance to see Lawrence of Arabia in theaters. Heard Lawrence quote Schopenhauer. I appreciated that. I thought I was crazy for entertaining and appreciating certain thoughts of Schopenhauer It’s not everyday you’ll hear schoepenhauer unless you go looking for him☺️.
Also Schopenhauer’s portrait appears in the recent Pinocchio movie. His portrait sits on Jimminy crickets mantle. I thought that was hilarious to see in a kids movie. Even tho it was directed and written by the Pans Labyrinth Guillermo Del Toro>>

Robert, please make a video about Lao tzu and Taoism ☯️ thanks 😊

If You are skeptically realistic towards people they don't dare manipulate you and despotic ones begin fearing you for threat of spoken truth which makes clash of authorities started...

Sir make a video about Shakespeare

Very insightful! Thanks

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Fantastic video My five-year relationship ended a month ago. The decision to part ways with the love of my life is something that truly consumes me. Though it's all in vain, I've tried everything to get him back, and I can't fathom my life with anyone else. Even though I've made every effort to quit thinking about him, I can't help but miss him and can't stop thinking about him. Why I am stating this here is beyond me.

It is difficult to find happiness within oneself but it is impossible to find it anywhere else ~ Arthur Schopenhauer

Man, You have given me what you mean by Realism. Arthur was teacher to Neitszche and his 'The World as Will and Representation' is what you are saying he was: he saw through so many subjects but he was at his best when he tackled human nature. How can I conceal it Robert, but I love you for introducing me again to this Man. He wasn't happy, yes, but that was not their goal, not like a hippy goal. The world is not as happy as it seems and Schopenhauer was right. I have read those who are clinically depressed are unbelievably much more realist about the world than most of us 'Normal', it is called depressive realism but since Arthur was characterized as 'Pessimist', I think we optimists can learn much more from him than any other philosopher. Modern world has no one such philosopher as original.

Realisim?

All of my life I struggled with this concept. I believed people were honest, basically good, Christian, moral and decent. That is the different masks they present to the world to deceive others and themselves. I live my simple life, and realize that in the end everyone dies and that is the only certainty in life. Life is all change and everyone finally passes ~ People are basically hypocrites so try to avoid the nasty ones. And there are plenty.

Thank you Robert

So cool that my favorite contemporary author refers back to one of my all-time favorite books, The Wisdom of Life. I've been reading Schopenhauer for years now and he is such a great writer. Recommend that y'all listen to the Audible version of Counsels and Maxims/The Wisdom of Life. The narrator does an exceptional job of sounding as if Schopenhauer would, albeit with a British accent - stern but jovial, insightful yet curious, and 100% realist all the way through. Thanks Robert. P.S. You're right, World as Will and Representation is tough to finish lol...

Mr. Greene, I am so glad you introduced me to this philosopher and for your work as a whole. I found his work on woman fascinating. I have been asking all my life why I don’t understand women even though I am one, to only find out they don’t want loyalty and think of my words as a dissimulation. I’ve even tested it and found out than when I am speaking the truth it’s always accepted as if I am pretending. As I read my lines I know I sound like a teenage girl, but as someone who was always in men dominated environments and raised with the absence of my mother I thought women are so different and always dreamed of a woman friend. Now at least I know part of the truth that lies behind the female nature and feel at peace no longer asking myself what I am doing wrong.

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I definitely have a more realistic view of human beings. I love your writing, Robert. I wish you all the best!

Great to see Schopenhauer's name on your channel! Great work. Thanks!

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