The world is a reflection of our inner selves from "summary" of The World as Will and Presentation by Arthur Schopenhauer,David Carus,Richard E. Aquila
In the depths of our being lies the essence of our existence, the will that drives us forward in the world. This will, according to Schopenhauer, is the force behind all our actions, desires, and experiences. It is the source of our suffering and longing, the root of our joys and sorrows. In this view, the world around us is not merely a collection of objects and events but a manifestation of our inner selves. Schopenhauer argues that our perception of the world is shaped by our will, which in turn is influenced by our desires and motivations. When we look out into the world, we see a reflection of our own desires, fears, and beliefs. The world is not separate from us but intertwined with our innermost thoughts and feelings. This perspective challenges the traditional view of reality as an objective, external entity that exists independently of our minds. Instead, Schopenhauer suggests that the world is a subjective phenomenon, a projection o...
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