Schopenhauer on Women

Arthur Schopenhauer's essay On Women expresses his deeply negative views on human nature, with a particular focus on women, reflecting his broader pessimism.

Written in the early 19th century, Schopenhauer's essay is often seen as controversial for its derogatory remarks toward women, whom he considered inherently inferior to men, both intellectually and morally. His arguments stem from his broader philosophical system, which emphasizes the will to life as the driving force of human existence, and how women, in his view, serve primarily biological purposes.

Please read the essay in advance here.

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