Schopenhauer's Porcupine

Pocket Philosophy

Alice Brière-Haquet, Olivier Philipponneau

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WELBECK
07 November 2023

Philosophy; Popular philosophy; History of ideas; Gift books

Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) was a German philosopher and a proponent of pessimistic philosophy. Deeply cynical of love and the want for children, he believed humans are all mere animals - just far more unhappy, because of our self-awareness.

The porcupine dilemma is a metaphor about the challenges of human intimacy. Schopenhauer believed that, despite our good intentions, human intimacy cannot occur without substantial harm.

By adapting famous animal parables, the Pocket Philosophy series seeks to introduce inquisitive readers of all ages - from 1 to 100! - to the biggest names in philosophy.

By: Alice Brière-Haquet, Olivier Philipponneau
Imprint: WELBECK
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 158mm, Width: 120mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 110g
ISBN: 9781804530658
ISBN 10: 1804530654
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 07 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alice Brire-Haquet was a cherry picker and a high school teacher before she turned to writing books. The cherries have blossomed, the students have grown up, and about a hundred of her books are now scattered throughout people's homes, even throughout the world thanks to numerous translations. She saw some of the world herself before returning to Normandy, France, with her cello and her family.