The Schopenhauerian conceptions of philosophy

Abstract

Our text intends to show that it is present in Schopenhauer's thought, beyond its "canonical" definition, another conception of philosophy that makes possible to think of a practical philosophy from a properly empirical perspective. Schopenhauer often defines philosophy as a contemplative metaphysical theory that abdicates from all normativity. However, we find another notion less elevated and closer to the practical dimension of life, guided by a more empirical and eudemonological perspective. This other notion of philosophy makes it possible to think of a non-descriptive ethics, which remains foreign to moral normativity, but considers maxims that serve as a strategic resource for a life more bearable.

Keywords

• Ética
• Prática
• Eudemonologia
• Metafísica
• Schopenhauer