Pocket Philosophy: Schopenhauer's Porcupine - by Alice Brière-Haquet (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) was a German philosopher and a proponent of pessimistic philosophy.
- About the Author: Alice Brière-Haquet was a cherry picker and a high school teacher before she turned to writing books.
- 32 Pages
- Philosophy, Social
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Book Synopsis
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.About the Author
Alice Brière-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.Dimensions (Overall): 6.2 Inches (H) x 4.6 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Social
Genre: Philosophy
Number of Pages: 32
Publisher: Oh
Format: Hardcover
Author: Alice Brière-Haquet
Language: English
Street Date: November 7, 2023
TCIN: 88683047
UPC: 9781804530658
Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-2948
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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