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This video presents 7 life lessons inspired by the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer, one of the greatest philosophers of all time. Schopenhauer is known for his pessimistic view of life and his metaphysical concept of the Will, a blind and irrational force that drives our actions and causes us suffering and boredom. The video explains how we can overcome these negative states by following Schopenhauer's advice on:
- Finding ourselves in solitude and enjoying our freedom from social pressures.
- Removing suffering from our lives by being realistic and grateful for what we have, rather than chasing pleasures and ideals that will disappoint us.
- Understanding our subconscious mind and the Will that controls it, and befriending it rather than fighting it.
- Limiting our expectations and being more compassionate towards ourselves and others, rather than demanding perfection and happiness.
- Avoiding boredom by focusing on our inner world and our close relationships, rather than on possessions, success or fame.
- Making room for art, especially music, which can elevate our souls and connect us with the true essence of reality.
The video concludes by inviting the viewers to subscribe to the channel for more videos on how to find success and happiness using ancient philosophical wisdom.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher who lived from the end of the 18th to the beginning of the 19th century.
2. He is known for his book "The World as Will and Representation", in which he describes the physical world as the manifestation of an invisible force, a metaphysical will.
3. He is one of the philosophers who pondered the most on subjects such as loneliness, solitude, boredom and happiness.
4. He influenced the work of many great thinkers after him, from philosophers to psychologists to physicists, including Sigmund Freud, Friedrich Nietzsche, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Albert Einstein and so on.
5. He is part of the philosophy of pessimism and he saw happiness as the absence of suffering rather than the presence of pleasure.
6. He recommended finding oneself in solitude, removing suffering to be happy, understanding one's subconscious mind, limiting one's expectations, being compassionate, avoiding boredom and making room for art as ways to deal with life's challenges.