Metaphysics and Morality in Schopenhauer's Work: The Moral Significance of the Worst of All Possible Worlds
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The article explores the apparent contradiction in Schopenhauer's work between moral meaning and the diagnosis of the "worst of all possible worlds." The philosopher asserts compassion as the sole universal and concrete moral foundation by rejecting transcendentalism and the intervention of a God or supreme intelligence. Compassion emerges as a universal moral principle, alleviating suffering and fostering solidarity amid the "war of all against all." Although often associated with quietism and conservatism, Schopenhauer's thought also reveals transformative potential by emphasizing the disruptive power of morality and art, which illuminate pathways for action and coexistence, even in the worst of worlds.
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