The Brutal Reality on Women No One Wants to Hear | Schopenhauer

Have you ever wondered why certain

truths about men and women are ignored

dismissed or outright condemned why are

we constantly told that men and women

are the same despite the undeniable

evidence from nature history and human

behavior schopenhauer didn't shy away

from these questions he faced them with

brutal honesty unafraid to challenge

conventional beliefs he believed that

women are Guided by Instinct rather than

reason that their power lies not in

strength or intellect but in

manipulation Beauty and emotional

influence in his view love was not a

profound connection but a mere

biological trick a fleeting illusion

crafted to serve Nature's purpose not to

bring us happiness and this is just the

beginning his views remain among the

most controversial in philosophy not

because they are outdated but because

they force us to confront uncomfortable

truths schopenhauer argued that

happiness itself is not real in the way

we imagine it is neither a destination

nor a permanent state of being think

about it if everything we believe about

love relationships and gender is based

on illusion what does that mean for the

way men and women interact today and if

shophow was right what are the

consequences of ignoring these

differences there is more to this than

most are willing to admit let's uncover

it few aspects of schopenhauer's

philosophy are as debated dismissed and

fiercely criticized as his views on

women his writings on the subject were

Unapologetic cutting and to many deeply

offensive yet despite the outrage they

continued to provoke his arguments were

not born out of mere resentment they

were rooted in what he perceived as

biological and psychological truths

schopenhauer saw women as being ruled by

Nature rather than reason he believed

that their emotions instincts and

desires guided their decisions far more

than logic or higher thought unlike men

whom he viewed as striving for ambition

philosophy and intellectual achievement

women in his eyes were content with the

immediate and The Superficial focusing

on security social status and fleeting

Pleasures rather than Grand ideals these

ideas did not arise in isolation

schopenhauer lived in a time when women

were largely excluded from intellectual

and professional life which only

reinforced his perception that they

lacked an inclination for deep thought

his personal experiences including a

famously strained relationship with his

mother and failed romantic Pursuits

likely fueled his disdain but despite

the historical context his core argument

was not about social roles it was about

nature itself even in today's world his

views remain unsettling in an era that

Champions equality the notion that

fundamental differences between men and

women extend beyond culture and into the

realm of instinct and cognition is

widely rejected yet schopenhauer was not

concerned with being polite he aimed to

reveal what he saw as reality whether

one agrees or not his perspective forces

us to ask a provocative question are we

shaped purely by Society or is there a

deeper biological truth we are reluctant

to accept schopenhauer saw men and women

as fundamentally different not because

of culture or education but because of

nature itself in his view men are driven

by amb ition achievement and the pursuit

of greatness while women are motivated

by Instinct survival and immediate

concerns these differences are not

accidental but deeply rooted in

biological necessity men according to

schopenhauer are built for creation

competition and Legacy their urge to

invent build and Conquer stems from a

desire to leave a lasting mark on the

world whether through intellectual

Pursuits Warfare or artistic achievement

men strive to transcend the present

aiming for something greater than

themselves yet this Relentless ambition

comes at a cost a Perpetual sense of

restlessness dissatisfaction and an

inability to find peace or Simple

Pleasures women in contrast prioritize

security over conquest and stability

over ambition according to schopenhauer

their focus is not on reshaping the

world but on navigating it for survival

more closely tied to Nature women are

pragmatic in their their desires seeking

protection comfort and certainty rather

than risk struggle or ideological

Pursuits because of this he argued women

often find greater contentment than men

as they do not carry the same

existential burdens this fundamental

divide in values shapes everything from

relationships to societal structures men

relentlessly Chase power and

accomplishment often at the cost of

personal happiness women attuned to

survival wield influence from the

Shadows shaping events not through Force

but through emotional and social

maneuvering for schopenhauer this was

not a matter of equality but of

Divergent purposes while men dream of

transforming the world women ensure its

continuity this distinction whether

embraced or disputed defines the very

essence of human interaction

schopenhauer believed that while men

seek power through Conquest intellect

and dominance women achieve influence in

a far more and indirect manner they do

not acquire power through force or

direct control but rather through

persuasion charm and emotional leverage

tools often more effective than brute

strength unlike men who mold the world

through Innovation and ambition women in

schopenhauer's view shape the World by

shaping men they do not compete in open

battle but exert control through

suggestion influence and carefully

constructed Illusions their strength

does not lie in overt Authority but in

their ability to guide the decisions of

those who hold it Beauty in particular

stands out as one of the most potent

tools of influence schopenhauer regarded

it as a transient yet powerful force an

asset that affords women significant

advantages in Social and romantic

context however beauty alone is

insufficient it must be paired with

emotional intuition the capacity to read

others predict reactions and manipulate

situations to secure desired outcomes

this invisible form of power permeates

relationships family Dynamics and even

political Affairs this Dynamic extends

Beyond personal interactions and into

the fabric of society itself throughout

history while men have openly ruled

women have subtly guided from behind the

scenes shaping Kings molding leaders and

controlling outcomes through well-placed

Whispers rather than bold declarations

schopenhauer did not perceive this as

weakness but as a distinct and nuanced

form of dominance men build Empires but

women shape the men who build them in

his perspective power is not merely

about who sits on the throne it is often

about who holds sway over the one seated

there one of the most significant

differences between men and women

according to schopenhauer is their

relationship with time Men He argued are

obsessed with the future relentlessly

pursuing long-term goals chasing Legacy

and striving for something greater women

how however are more attuned to the

present prioritizing immediate needs and

security over abstract Ambitions to

schopenhauer this distinction was not a

fault but an expression of Nature's

intent women focused on stability and

survival naturally seek Comfort social

harmony and practical advantages they

are less inclined to risk everything for

an uncertain dream or distant reward men

on the other hand often sacrifice

comfort health and relationships in the

Quest for greatness this Relentless

ambition though sometimes destructive is

what propels progress invention and the

shaping of History this Divergence in

time perception shapes almost every

facet of decision-making in

relationships schopenhauer saw women as

instinctively drawn to Men Who offer

immediate stability rather than those

consumed by Future Ambitions in social

interactions he believed women focused

on fostering favorable conditions in the

present rather than engaging in

long-term ideological struggles even in

personal desires he saw them as less

susceptible to existential crises or

lofty philosophical musings Pursuits

instead of engaging in enduring

Endeavors individuals often succumb to

what provides immediate gratification

the question therefore arises should

this be regarded as a weakness or

perhaps a different form of intelligence

Is it wise to exchange fleeting pleasure

for uncertain distant rewards and his

male ambition of virtue or simply

another form of suffering schopenhauer

did not present a definitive answer he

only noted that men live for what could

be while women Master what already is

schopenhauer viewed love not as a

profound Transcendent connection but as

a biological trick an illusion crafted

by nature to ensure reproduction he

believed what we call love is not some

spiritual bond or grand Destiny but a

calculated instinctual Drive aimed at

one purpose the continuation of the

species in his view attraction is not

about compatibility or personal

fulfillment instead it is governed by

subconscious biological imperatives men

are drawn to Youth and Beauty not

because of romance but because these

traits signal fertility women seek

strength status and security not out of

devotion but because they offer surviv

advantages what appears as emotional

connection is at its core a programmatic

strategy for reproduction and protection

schopenhauer argued that deception is

ingrained within love itself both men

and women manipulate to achieve their

goals men Fain commitment to gain

intimacy while women use affection to

secure stability these tactics are not

often conscious but they govern

relationships ensuring both parties

fulfill their evolutionary roles the

tragic irony is that once love has

served its purpose once attraction has

led to reproduction or stability its

intensity diminishes what was once

perceived as Eternal proves to be

fleeting and the illusion unravels

romantic ideals crumble under the weight

of cold reason love is not selfless not

pure not Eternal it is a well-

constructed trick of nature poets and

dreamers May write of devotion but

schopenhauer saw through the Veil love

is not about happiness it is about

biology once this is understood the very

Foundation of romance collapses under

the burden of its own illusion

schopenhauer regarded women as

indispensable to the structure of

society but contended that their

influence should remain confined rather

than expanded he argued that because

women are driven by emotion Instinct and

immediate concerns granting them greater

sway in shaping laws politics or

philosophy would weaken societal

stability not strengthen it in his view

a well-functioning society required

order and discipline values he

associated with male governance women's

priorities security comfort and

interpersonal relationships were

essential for family life but ill suited

for leadership in broader social

structures to him unchecked influence

from women would lead to a society that

valued emotion over reason personal gain

over long-term vision Vision but has

history proven him right the modern

world has reshaped gender Dynamics

completely women now occupy prominent

roles in politics business and

intellectual discourse yet the tensions

schopenhauer warned about remain

palpable the ongoing debate over whether

modern society has benefited or suffered

from these shifts remains unresolved are

the increasing emotional and moral

appeals in politics a sign of evolution

or do they Mark a decline

has the balance of power between the

Sexes led to a more just world or has it

ushered in instability disguised his

progress despite centuries of

transformation certain Dynamics remain

unchanged women continue to exert

influence indirectly shaping cultural

Trends and social norms the attitudes in

today's world have granted women greater

autonomy but their core instincts

prioritizing security relationships and

stability remain steadfast schopenhauer

views may seem archaic but the questions

he posed endure has Society evolved in

harmony with human nature or is it

veering away from it and if so what are

the consequences of ignoring these

fundamental differences schopenhauer's

views on women remain among the most

controversial in philosophy not because

they are easily disproven but because

they compel us to confront uncomfortable

truths modern society insists that

gender differences are largely the

result of conditioning yet show cower

argued they are rooted in biology not

social constructs if this is indeed the

case no amount of cultural Reformation

can completely erase the inherent

distinctions between men and women the

ongoing debate over nature versus

nurture continues to divide opinion are

women innately more focused on security

and relationships or has Society

conditioned them to be this way are men

truly driven by ambition and conquest or

have they been shaped to view Life as a

struggle for dominance while social

norms certainly have an impact

schopenhauer believed that instinct is

stronger than ideology ignoring these

differences does not eliminate them it

only Fosters confusion resentment and

unrealistic expectations when men and

women are told they should think act and

desire the same things frustration

follows relationships falter social

structures grow unstable and individuals

feel disconnected from their natural

inclinations the push for sameness

schopenhauer would argue you does not

lead to Harmony it breeds

misunderstanding and that is the final

uncomfortable truth men and women may

never fully understand one another they

are driven by different priorities

shaped by distinct instincts and wired

for different forms of power this does

not mean coexistence is impossible it

means that expecting complete alignment

is a mistake rather than forcing an

artificial equality perhaps the only

genuine path forward is to accept the

difference no matter how unset settling

that truth may be