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Single Idea 4171

[filed under theme 1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 3. Philosophy Defined ]

Full Idea

Philosophy considers only the universal, in nature as everywhere else.

Gist of Idea

Philosophy considers only the universal, in nature as everywhere else

Source

Arthur Schopenhauer (The World as Will and Idea [1819], II 027)

Book Ref

Schopenhauer,Arthur: 'The World as Will and Idea', ed/tr. Berman,Jill and David [Everyman 1995], p.69


A Reaction

I think what draws people to philosophy is an interest in whatever is timeless. Contingent reality is so frustrating and exhausting. Hence I agree.