David Bather Woods
@davidbatherwoods.bsky.social
friendly neighbourhood Schopenhauerian
• part time Proustian • associate professor @philoswarwick.bsky.social • author @uchicagopress.bsky.social
• part time Proustian • associate professor @philoswarwick.bsky.social • author @uchicagopress.bsky.social
Pinned
It’s publication day! Spread the word. The perfect Christmas gift for the pessimist in your life.
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My article on Schopenhauer‘s alleged misanthropy is now available in early view - and it’s open access!
How Not to Hate Humanity: Schopenhauer's Response to Misanthropy
Abstract. Schopenhauer has a longstanding reputation for misanthropy. The reputation is warranted, but it is also potentially misleading. Privately, Schope
academic.oup.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
My article on Schopenhauer‘s alleged misanthropy is now available in early view - and it’s open access!
Reposted by David Bather Woods
Rather than be defined by his credentials, Schopenhauer was defined solely, or mainly, by his name, evidenced by his unwillingness to attach his doctoral credential to the nameplate on his door or have anything other than his name engraved on his tombstone. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perf...
Schopenhauer's Advice to Gifted Children
Arthur Schopenhauer's wisdom applies to gifted children and young adults, who often obsess over attaining external validation and finding objective meaning.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Rather than be defined by his credentials, Schopenhauer was defined solely, or mainly, by his name, evidenced by his unwillingness to attach his doctoral credential to the nameplate on his door or have anything other than his name engraved on his tombstone. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perf...
A really smart reflection on my book by @leonscafe.bsky.social for @psychologytoday.com
Reading @davidbatherwoods.bsky.social’s biography, I knew my patients would identify with it. Arthur addressed fame, recognition, honor, and meaning; additionally, he indirectly addressed indecision by how he lived and the choices he made around his vocation. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perf...
Schopenhauer's Advice to Gifted Children
Arthur Schopenhauer's wisdom applies to gifted children and young adults, who often obsess over attaining external validation and finding objective meaning.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A really smart reflection on my book by @leonscafe.bsky.social for @psychologytoday.com
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Reading @davidbatherwoods.bsky.social’s biography, I knew my patients would identify with it. Arthur addressed fame, recognition, honor, and meaning; additionally, he indirectly addressed indecision by how he lived and the choices he made around his vocation. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perf...
Schopenhauer's Advice to Gifted Children
Arthur Schopenhauer's wisdom applies to gifted children and young adults, who often obsess over attaining external validation and finding objective meaning.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Reading @davidbatherwoods.bsky.social’s biography, I knew my patients would identify with it. Arthur addressed fame, recognition, honor, and meaning; additionally, he indirectly addressed indecision by how he lived and the choices he made around his vocation. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perf...
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British Society for Ethical Theory
2026 Annual Conference: Leeds (13-14 July)
www.bset.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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The Penguin Book of Existentialist Philosophy
edited by me
is published today in the UK!
(Australia and North America publication is next February.)
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The Penguin Book of Existentialist Philosophy
edited by me
is published today in the UK!
(Australia and North America publication is next February.)
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The Penguin Book of Existentialist Philosophy
'Superb ... I can't imagine a better way of meeting the existentialists in all their variety' - Sarah Bakewell, author of At the Existentialist Café
‘We are thrown into the world at every moment, an...
www.penguin.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
✨✨
The Penguin Book of Existentialist Philosophy
edited by me
is published today in the UK!
(Australia and North America publication is next February.)
✨✨
The Penguin Book of Existentialist Philosophy
edited by me
is published today in the UK!
(Australia and North America publication is next February.)
✨✨
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Want a new textbook on the Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships, for less?
Order from @politybooks.bsky.social with code: BRM30 and you’ll get a 30% discount (until end of November). www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?b...
Order from @politybooks.bsky.social with code: BRM30 and you’ll get a 30% discount (until end of November). www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?b...
The Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships
The Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships, Engagingly written, and rich with real-world examples, The Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships is a crucial resource for students, researchers, a...
www.politybooks.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Want a new textbook on the Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships, for less?
Order from @politybooks.bsky.social with code: BRM30 and you’ll get a 30% discount (until end of November). www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?b...
Order from @politybooks.bsky.social with code: BRM30 and you’ll get a 30% discount (until end of November). www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?b...
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Upcoming Philosophy in the Bookshop dates with @philosophybites.bsky.social (and guest chaired by Mette Hoeg and @philosofemme.bsky.social )
Featuring @davidbatherwoods.bsky.social Clare Carlisle @manongarcia.bsky.social and @anthonygottlieb.bsky.social
Book now @blackwells.bsky.social
Featuring @davidbatherwoods.bsky.social Clare Carlisle @manongarcia.bsky.social and @anthonygottlieb.bsky.social
Book now @blackwells.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Upcoming Philosophy in the Bookshop dates with @philosophybites.bsky.social (and guest chaired by Mette Hoeg and @philosofemme.bsky.social )
Featuring @davidbatherwoods.bsky.social Clare Carlisle @manongarcia.bsky.social and @anthonygottlieb.bsky.social
Book now @blackwells.bsky.social
Featuring @davidbatherwoods.bsky.social Clare Carlisle @manongarcia.bsky.social and @anthonygottlieb.bsky.social
Book now @blackwells.bsky.social
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Looking forward to discussing Schopenhauer with @davidbatherwoods.bsky.social at @blackwelloxford.bsky.social Free event 11am Saturday 6th December part of the Philosophy in the Bookshop series that I host in Blackwell’s Oxford
November 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Looking forward to discussing Schopenhauer with @davidbatherwoods.bsky.social at @blackwelloxford.bsky.social Free event 11am Saturday 6th December part of the Philosophy in the Bookshop series that I host in Blackwell’s Oxford
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RHLSTP Book Club with Jonathan Freedland shows.acast.com/rhlstp/episo... talking about his fantastic book The Traitors Circle. Not about the TV show but demonstrating devastating consequences of not spotting a real life traitor.
Buy the book here uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
Buy the book here uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
RHLSTP Book Club 162 - Jonathan Freedland | RHLSTP with Richard Herring
The Traitors Circle
shows.acast.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
RHLSTP Book Club with Jonathan Freedland shows.acast.com/rhlstp/episo... talking about his fantastic book The Traitors Circle. Not about the TV show but demonstrating devastating consequences of not spotting a real life traitor.
Buy the book here uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
Buy the book here uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
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Solid Thanksgiving haul.
November 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Solid Thanksgiving haul.
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Another lovely review! @uchicagopress.bsky.social
A Clearer, Kinder Schopenhauer
Reviewing Woods’ New Biography of The Great Pessimist
brockcovington.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Another lovely review! @uchicagopress.bsky.social
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Lovely review of my new book @engelsbergideas.bsky.social
Schopenhauer's philosophy of hope
A new biography shows how Schopenhauer’s philosophy of universal suffering might offer surprising grounds for hope.
engelsbergideas.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Lovely review of my new book @engelsbergideas.bsky.social
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Terry Eagleton has reviewed my book for @lrb.co.uk. I quite like the epithet ‘deliberately non-intimidating’. It’s kind of how I live as well as how I write.
Terry Eagleton · Pregnant with Monsters: Schopenhauer makes a stir
Schopenhauer has long held the title of gloomiest philosopher in history. He sees human existence not as grand tragedy...
www.lrb.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Terry Eagleton has reviewed my book for @lrb.co.uk. I quite like the epithet ‘deliberately non-intimidating’. It’s kind of how I live as well as how I write.
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Chicago is having a sale! Get 30% off my new book until 12/3/2025 when you use code HOLIDAY25. @uchicagopress.bsky.social
Arthur Schopenhauer
An engaging biography of one of the most influential Western philosophers and a thought-provoking exploration of how to live with Arthur Schopenhauer’s pessimism. Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) almos...
press.uchicago.edu
November 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Chicago is having a sale! Get 30% off my new book until 12/3/2025 when you use code HOLIDAY25. @uchicagopress.bsky.social
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‘We ought to love men and women. A difficult task!’
My article on Schopenhauer‘s alleged misanthropy is now available in early view - and it’s open access!
How Not to Hate Humanity: Schopenhauer's Response to Misanthropy
Abstract. Schopenhauer has a longstanding reputation for misanthropy. The reputation is warranted, but it is also potentially misleading. Privately, Schope
academic.oup.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
‘We ought to love men and women. A difficult task!’
Reposted by David Bather Woods
My article on Schopenhauer‘s alleged misanthropy is now available in early view - and it’s open access!
How Not to Hate Humanity: Schopenhauer's Response to Misanthropy
Abstract. Schopenhauer has a longstanding reputation for misanthropy. The reputation is warranted, but it is also potentially misleading. Privately, Schope
academic.oup.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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I finished the book. Excellent on so many levels. His take on fame and his resistance of external validation, as well as struggle with it, had a profound effect on me. I’ll remember this book for the rest of my life. @davidbatherwoods.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I finished the book. Excellent on so many levels. His take on fame and his resistance of external validation, as well as struggle with it, had a profound effect on me. I’ll remember this book for the rest of my life. @davidbatherwoods.bsky.social
My article on Schopenhauer‘s alleged misanthropy is now available in early view - and it’s open access!
How Not to Hate Humanity: Schopenhauer's Response to Misanthropy
Abstract. Schopenhauer has a longstanding reputation for misanthropy. The reputation is warranted, but it is also potentially misleading. Privately, Schope
academic.oup.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
My article on Schopenhauer‘s alleged misanthropy is now available in early view - and it’s open access!
Reposted by David Bather Woods
‘His mother told him that he was irritating, overbearing and insignificant, which makes you wonder what his enemies thought of him.’
Terry Eagleton on Schopenhauer’s philosophy.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Terry Eagleton on Schopenhauer’s philosophy.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Terry Eagleton · Pregnant with Monsters: Schopenhauer makes a stir
Schopenhauer has long held the title of gloomiest philosopher in history. He sees human existence not as grand tragedy...
www.lrb.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
‘His mother told him that he was irritating, overbearing and insignificant, which makes you wonder what his enemies thought of him.’
Terry Eagleton on Schopenhauer’s philosophy.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Terry Eagleton on Schopenhauer’s philosophy.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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"If we can learn to see every person as a ‘fellow sufferer’, and thus extend our compassion without discrimination, then there are, even in these hard times, genuine grounds for hope."
A new biography shows how Schopenhauer’s philosophy of universal suffering might offer surprising grounds for hope.
Schopenhauer’s philosophy of hope | Charlotte Stroud
engelsbergideas.com/reviews/scho...
Schopenhauer’s philosophy of hope | Charlotte Stroud
engelsbergideas.com/reviews/scho...
Schopenhauer's philosophy of hope
A new biography shows how Schopenhauer’s philosophy of universal suffering might offer surprising grounds for hope.
engelsbergideas.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
"If we can learn to see every person as a ‘fellow sufferer’, and thus extend our compassion without discrimination, then there are, even in these hard times, genuine grounds for hope."
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This is a wonderfully thoughtful book review by Stroud. Well worth taking the time to read the review. David Bather Woods' biography is going to be put on my reading list through interlibrary loan tomorrow.
A new biography shows how Schopenhauer’s philosophy of universal suffering might offer surprising grounds for hope.
Schopenhauer’s philosophy of hope | Charlotte Stroud
engelsbergideas.com/reviews/scho...
Schopenhauer’s philosophy of hope | Charlotte Stroud
engelsbergideas.com/reviews/scho...
Schopenhauer's philosophy of hope
A new biography shows how Schopenhauer’s philosophy of universal suffering might offer surprising grounds for hope.
engelsbergideas.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 AM
This is a wonderfully thoughtful book review by Stroud. Well worth taking the time to read the review. David Bather Woods' biography is going to be put on my reading list through interlibrary loan tomorrow.
Chicago is having a sale! Get 30% off my new book until 12/3/2025 when you use code HOLIDAY25. @uchicagopress.bsky.social
Arthur Schopenhauer
An engaging biography of one of the most influential Western philosophers and a thought-provoking exploration of how to live with Arthur Schopenhauer’s pessimism. Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) almos...
press.uchicago.edu
November 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Chicago is having a sale! Get 30% off my new book until 12/3/2025 when you use code HOLIDAY25. @uchicagopress.bsky.social