Thank you so much for publishing this video! I recently read "Letters to a Young Poet" and this helped me retain certain concepts. I hope you're well at this time.
I wonder how Rilke would respond to Schopenhauer’s quote from his essay “On the Vanity of Existence” in which he declares, “This (boredom) is direct proof that existence has no real value in itself; for what is boredom but the feeling of the emptiness of life? If life-the craving for which is the very essence of our being-were possessed of any positive intrinsic value, there would be no such thing as boredom at all: mere existence would satisfy us in itself, and we should want for nothing.” I suppose working out the distinctions between Rilke’s solitude and Schopenhauer's boredom would require closer analysis of terminological comparisons throughout their works. While I am sympathetic to Schopenhauer, I tend to agree more with Rilke in understanding what he calls solitude in beneficial and creative ways. Thank you for the Rilke series Dr. Sadler. I think he’s a interesting thinker and poet who needs more attention!
You realize they're coming from very different philosophical bases, right? Rilke also discusses boredom - you'll need to read around in his poems, letters, and novels
@@jhespinosa I think solitude is when you appreciate your own company; loneliness is when you hide your true feelings. You often end up alone when you're lonely. But you can be lonely in a carnival or celebrating your own 18th birthday with friends.
Thank you so much for publishing this video! I recently read "Letters to a Young Poet" and this helped me retain certain concepts. I hope you're well at this time.
Glad it was useful for you!
I wonder how Rilke would respond to Schopenhauer’s quote from his essay “On the Vanity of Existence” in which he declares, “This (boredom) is direct proof that existence has no real value in itself; for what is boredom but the feeling of the emptiness of life? If life-the craving for which is the very essence of our being-were possessed of any positive intrinsic value, there would be no such thing as boredom at all: mere existence would satisfy us in itself, and we should want for nothing.”
I suppose working out the distinctions between Rilke’s solitude and Schopenhauer's boredom would require closer analysis of terminological comparisons throughout their works. While I am sympathetic to Schopenhauer, I tend to agree more with Rilke in understanding what he calls solitude in beneficial and creative ways.
Thank you for the Rilke series Dr. Sadler. I think he’s a interesting thinker and poet who needs more attention!
You realize they're coming from very different philosophical bases, right? Rilke also discusses boredom - you'll need to read around in his poems, letters, and novels
This is what i need , more understanding on Developing Solitude. Thanks doc your the shit.
Enjoy the silence!
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I'm developing my solitude by being first in the comments...
No I’m the first
Not sure UA-cam competition has anything to do with it
@@GregoryBSadler Just having a cheap laugh ...
In a more serious note can you do a video on the difference between solitude and loneliness
@@jhespinosa I think solitude is when you appreciate your own company; loneliness is when you hide your true feelings. You often end up alone when you're lonely. But you can be lonely in a carnival or celebrating your own 18th birthday with friends.