Philosophy as the Art of Living

Why is philosophy described as the art of living?

It is something that is undertaken by a human onto itself, it corresponds to inner life

What was Diogenes described as? How did he see himself?

As a cynic, dog-like person who was sarcastic, provoked society to bring it to life

How did he look at humans?

Rather then for their power or wealth, he cared more about the basis of things; looking through appearances

What did he care about?

the soul, intellect, and integrity

What is cynicism?

rejecting social norms and living accordance with nature

Why does Shopenhauer believe that being smarter can be bad?

you feel more and experience more and perceive the world more intensely

Why is shopenhauer described as pessimistic?

he believes that the will’s endless desire can not be achieved, which is the driving force of existence