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Schopenhauer's Philosophy: Early Development

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What was the age range of Schopenhauer when he envisioned the book 'all at once'?

25-26 years old (correct)

35-36 years old

30-31 years old

20-21 years old

How many parts does Schopenhauer's book, WWR, divide into?

Five

Four (correct)

Six

Three

What does Schopenhauer's preface to WWR suggest about the book?

It is a collection of unrelated ideas

It is a critique of other philosophers

It is a comprehensive history of philosophy

It is a single thought (correct)

What does Schopenhauer mean by a 'system' of philosophy?

A foundational basis with logical extensions Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the relationship between the foundation and extensions in Schopenhauer's 'system' of philosophy?

The extensions depend on the foundation, but the foundation does not depend on the extensions Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about Schopenhauer's philosophical approach from his criticism of 'system' building?

He prefers a more holistic approach to philosophy Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying assumption of the principle of sufficient reason?

There is a reason for every fact or true proposition Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of applying the principle of sufficient reason to a field of inquiry?

The field is believed to be thoroughly understandable in principle Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of applying the principle of sufficient reason to human life?

Human life contains no genuine absurdities Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the rational and the real according to the principle of sufficient reason?

The rational is the real and the real is the rational Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the explanations or reasons according to the principle of sufficient reason?

They are sometimes unknown and may never be known Signup and view all the answers

What is the driving force behind the principle of sufficient reason?

Human curiosity and desire to ask 'why' without restriction Signup and view all the answers