This book contain collection of 8 books
1. Essays of Schopenhauer; translated by Mrs. Rudolf Dircks
2. Religion
3. The Wisdom of Life
4. On Human Nature
5. Studies in Pessimism
6. The Art of Controversy
7. Counsels and Maxims
8. The Art of Literature
About the Author
Arthur Schopenhauer, 1788-1860
Arthur Schopenhauer is one of the most important 19th century philosophers, most famous for his work, The World as Will and Representation. He is known for having espounced a sort of philosophical pessimism that saw life as being essentially evil and futile, but saw hope in aesthetics, sympathy for others and ascetic living.