Essays and Dialogues

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Polis & Praxis Gray Series

Arthur Schopenhauer, Sara Hay Goddard Dircks, T Bailey Saunders

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Polis & PRAXIS Press
01 March 2026

Philosophy; Phenomenology & Existentialism; Philosophy of mind; History of ideas

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In an era of mandatory optimism and endless hustle, Arthur Schopenhauer offers a bracing dose of reality.

Modern culture demands constant self-improvement. We are told that progress is inevitable, that consumption equals identity, and that happiness requires only the right mindset. Arthur Schopenhauer cuts through this exhausting noise. In this curated collection of essential essays, the foundational philosopher of pessimism exposes the hidden engine driving human behavior. He identifies the ""will,"" a blind and restless striving that pushes us toward status, wealth, and dominance, guaranteeing our perpetual dissatisfaction.

Schopenhauer's nineteenth-century writings map perfectly onto contemporary social anxieties. He dismantles the illusions of meritocracy, the hollow pursuit of social recognition, and the systems that reward endless competition. Through penetrating essays including The Vanity of Existence, Thinking for Oneself, and The Emptiness of Existence, he delivers a clear-eyed diagnosis of human vanity and structural inequality. He requires readers to confront uncomfortable truths about power, desire, and the fleeting nature of satisfaction directly.

This volume reveals a profound ethical vision grounded in shared vulnerability and genuine compassion. For those navigating moral fatigue, cyclical burnout, or the alienating effects of toxic positivity, Schopenhauer provides a precise language for understanding suffering without mystification. He shows us how to discard comforting illusions and live lucidly in an indifferent world.

This exclusive Polis & Praxis Gray Series edition includes:

A New Introduction:

Contextualizing Schopenhauer's social diagnoses for the modern reader. Author Biography:

Exploring the life and intellectual development of the philosopher. Curated Further Reading:

A guided list of essential works across pessimism, existentialism, and modern philosophy to deepen your exploration.

By: Arthur Schopenhauer
Translated by: Sara Hay Goddard Dircks, T Bailey Saunders
Imprint: Polis & PRAXIS Press
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9798295666780
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active