THE ART OF BEING RESPECTED

The art of gaining respect or, as Arthur Schopenhauer himself called it (1788-1860), Treatise on honor is presented as a handbook whose intention, rather than purely speculative or theoretical, is to propose an instrument of practical wisdom. Often inspired by episodes lived by the philosopher himself and written with a scathing touch that at times brings him closer to his contemporary De Quincey, Schopenhauer reveals himself in this booklet as a champion of the rights of reason against the obscurantism and conservatism that prevent it from being consolidated in the society. «Issues related to honor and honorability are still unanimously perceived today as something important, still prosecuting crimes against honor such as insult and defamation. Schopenhauer knows how to address all those people who, today as yesterday, want to find the most suitable resources to make themselves respected in life».