The World as Will and Representation

It has a very good sleep aid effect. After watching it for so many minutes, I still remain at the point of "the world is my representation"

Philosophical works are not for reading, but for thinking.

Schopenhauer said that the essence of the world can be divided into will and representation. "Will" is the essence of the world, and "representation" is our presentation of the world. The reality we experience is actually just our inner projection and construction of the external world. Therefore, everyone's world is the product of their subjective consciousness. Will drives us to find food, and representation shapes the specific foods we choose. When you feel hungry, your will drives you to eat, but what you choose to eat is determined by your representation (education, experience). You will still be hungry after eating. Hungry is a kind of pain. Life is full of endless desires and pains, and these pains are driven by endless "will". Our perception of the world is only superficial and cannot touch the true essence. [Three core questions] 1. Is the essence of the world will or representation? : The world is both will and representation, will is the inner essence, representation is the external presentation; 2. Does free will exist? : There is no absolute free will, and human behavior is driven and restricted by will; 3. What is the significance of death to life? : Death is the inevitable destination of life, and it is also a relief from the endless struggle of will. Content Sharing 1. "The world is my representation: this is a truth that is valid for every living and knowing creature; but only man can incorporate it into reflective, abstract consciousness."; 2. "Will is a thing in itself, the inner implication and essence of the world; and life, the visible world, and phenomena are just reflections of will."; 3. "If we turn our gaze from our own poverty and limitations to those works that are better able to withstand the test of time, we will find that in those works, the pure subject that exists for the purpose of knowledge has got rid of all relations with the will."; 4. "People often endure great pain in order to achieve their longed-for goals. However, if they achieve their goals in the process of pursuit, they will feel that it is not enough, and it is not as good as the pain they suffered in the pursuit."; 5. "The essence of man is that his will pursues something. Once a pursuit is satisfied, he pursues it again, and this will never stop.";

The world as will and representation is an important concept proposed by the German philosopher Schopenhauer. He believes that our understanding of the world can be viewed from two different perspectives: as will and as representation. Schopenhauer believed that people experience and understand the existence of will by perceiving the appearance of the world. However, appearance is only the superficial phenomenon of will, and the real essence and essence lies in the will itself. He advocated that people should transcend appearances, directly recognize and understand the existence of will, and reduce their dependence on will by pursuing wisdom and inner peace.

"The more something is lacking in the heart, the more he hopes to be seen as a lucky person in the eyes of others." Isn't this what we often say now that the more something is lacking, the more it will show off? People are always obsessed with what we don't have, and we also force our loved ones to have what we want. As Schopenhauer said, "Everyone will specifically demand the advantages that he himself lacks in his objects; even those defects that are in direct contrast to his own defects are regarded as beautiful in his eyes." Life seems to be swaying between the lack of satisfaction and the lack of desire. The master gives us inspiration for life, but we cannot live like him without desires and desires.

This is a brilliant, sober, comprehensive work of philosophy that is both poignant and profound, but a hopelessly, incredibly profound work. It can be compared to the Melancholy Lake in Norway. It is surrounded by dark and steep rock walls and does not see sunlight all year round. From the depth of this steep wall, you can only see the sky full of stars. There are no birds or waves on the lake.

I finally finished reading it after reading it on and off for a month. In fact, I'm not very used to Schopenhauer's writing style. To put it bluntly, I feel that philosophy is too ethereal. The only book I've read that has anything to do with philosophy is "Sophie's World". Schopenhauer considers the ontology of will as "philosophical truth in the highest sense". His writing style is full of pessimism but his essence is optimism. He proposed that "let people be indifferent to everything, because the essence is meaningless" and finally used abstinence to eliminate the pain of cutting oneself off. The master is indeed a master, able to remain sober and indifferent in the real world. It is difficult for ordinary people to do it.

The obscure philosophical theory tells the truth about life. We struggle with pain throughout our lives. The more needs and desires are unsatisfied, the more miserable people will be. As a human being, we must restrain ourselves throughout our lives, reduce our desires and dissatisfaction, and increase our nihilistic happiness.

Schopenhauer's philosophical works, Schopenhauer believed that when we read a book, we are just following the author's thoughts again. If you read all day long, you will gradually lose your ability to think. This is a very profound book. Readers must slow down when reading this book and think deeply while reading. If you don't think about it, this book will be confusing. Read this book to experience the spiritual world of Schopenhauer, the German philosophy master, and experience the profundity of philosophy and the beauty of the philosophical world.

Let me see how long it took me to read. I estimate I read another 100 hours. I'll see if it's enough.

Schopenhauer was a great philosopher after Kant. This book can be compared with the Tao Te Ching by the prophet Lao Tzu: The origin and essence of all things in the world is the Tao of nothingness. The Tao gathers the origin and the origin into one body, which is inexhaustible and inexhaustible. It is the root of heaven and earth, and can be said to be the endless evolution of all things. Schopenhauer grasped the endless power of life and described it as the will to life, or will for short. Heaven, earth, and people are all manifestations of will, and the end of the universe is nothingness! Schopenhauer's thoughts stop at nothing. Tao transforms all things, and life is endless; all things transform into Tao, and Tao follows nature.

This is philosophy. If you read it without thinking, you will have to "mombi"... But as long as you understand the philosophy, you will benefit a lot.

I have a formula that can be proven for all matter and even the universe, and it cannot be disproven. Going from one dimension to N dimensions cannot be understood by the current human capabilities. This can be regarded as empty talk, but I think some people can understand it. 1 × (πN × πN) = the Nth power of the three-dimensional circle. Due to low knowledge, it can only be expressed in a cognitive narrative manner and cannot be expressed accurately. The Nth power of a three-dimensional circle represents an infinite number of points plus lines and surfaces with infinite density, and its interpretation is defined by human observation. The human heart has infinite extension and the ability to imagine and create, then this formula is established.

It's very tiring to read. I'll reread it when I have time. I can't understand everything, which is understandable because I'm not a master.

It's a nice book, but it's a bit difficult to read.

Representation is the world we see. For example, "a ball is rolling in front of me" is the representation. Will is the situation determined by our thoughts, such as "The ball was kicked by me", and this is the effect that will can achieve. The way to release the will is to know the matter, so that you can know it without using the will.

Although I can't read it, it always means a lot.

Who translated this?

It is dangerous to think about a problem that you have never thought deeply about. When we read, others think for us. We are just repeating the author's mental process. So if a person reads all day long, he will gradually lose his ability to think. This is the idea that this book aims to extract. If you understand this sentence, you will also understand this book.

I don't agree with the statement that will is blind. I think will and purpose exist at the same time and there must be a great purpose. I firmly believe so.

Very in-depth writing

Very good very good very good 🌷🌷🌷 🌷 🌷 🌷 🌷 🌷

Philosophy never goes out of style

Awesome, very beautiful🤩

I don't understand, it's a bit esoteric. Save it to read again later

Super exciting and addictive

The writing is sharp and reaches people's soul, and the words are highly contagious.

It's okay, but I recommend reading Hegel.