The Complete Essays of Schopenhauer takes its contents from the Parerga and Paralipomena, the German philosopher's last work. Included are his essays on the wisdom of life, Christianity and religion in general, the art of literature, the sufferings of the world, suicide, education, women, noise, human nature, government, free-will, character, moral instinct, ethics, and logic. He also offers psychological observations and a few parables on a variety of topics.