Schopenhauer’s Dual Dimensions of Reality and the Nexus Between Temporal and Eternal Justice: A Philosophical Analysis in Contemporary Context
Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860), a prominent German philosopher, introduced a conceptual framework positing the coexistence of two dimensions of reality: the metaphysical Will-side, characterized by ultimate unity and isolation-free existence, and the Representational side, inhabited by individuated, self-powered phenomena. Within human societies, Schopenhauer asserted that temporal justice strives to curb ill-natured actions towards both humans and animals, constrained by the imperatives of the Will.
Schopenhauer’s intricate philosophy elucidates the interplay between temporal and eternal justice through the lens of Will-denial, compassion, and asceticism. It explores the implications of Schopenhauer’s ideas in the context of contemporary concerns such as altruism, cooperation, and compassion while cautioning against their potential manipulation for nefarious social control.
Metaphysics
Arthur Schopenhauer’s philosophical discourse introduces a nuanced understanding of reality…
