Essai sur les femmes

His views are quite dated and provocative—I'm curious what personal or societal influences shaped his ideas on how men and women should interact.

Some passages feel harsh or dismissive, which made me question how much of it reflects the era or his personal beliefs. Would love to hear others' thoughts.

Schopenhauer's writing is often blunt and confrontational—do you think this style helps or hinders understanding of his ideas on human nature and relationships?