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 Reference
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.