On Genius & Madness by Arthur Schopenhauer
About the event
In these 2 chapters from *The World as Will and Representation Vol.2*, Arthur Schopenhauer portrays genius as an exceptional capacity to escape ordinary self-interest and perceive the world with unusual clarity. He also argues that genius lies perilously close to madness, where memory, experience, and reality cease to form a coherent whole. Together, the essays raise enduring questions about creativity, perception, and the questionable boundary between insight and disorder.
Join us to discuss these classic essays!
Required Reading Ch. 31 (Genius) & 32 (Madness) from The World as Will and Representation Vol. 2 (about 27 pages of reading)
I will be using the Cambridge University Press Edition free pdf download [here](https://drive.proton.me/urls/CHQWBWY4AW#98u8NfbclSQ3) pgs. 393-420
Rules for Our Group 1. Be Courteous Respectful disagreement is totally acceptable; Condescension is not. 2. Be Concise Keep comments brief, on topic, and allow space for others to join in. 3. Do the Reading If you have not done the reading for the week you are welcome to attend and *listen* to the discussion, but out of respect for those who have read, you will not be permitted to participate in the discussion.
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Can't wait to discuss these ideas with all of you! -Zach
