Explain What Schopenhauer Means When He Says, "A Man Finds

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Essay

Explain what Schopenhauer means when he says, "A man finds himself, to his great astonishment, suddenly existing, after thousands and thousands of years of non-existence: he lives for a little while; and then, again, comes an equally long period when he must exist no more. The heart rebels against this, and feels that it cannot be true."

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Definitions:

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.

Testosterone

A steroid hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and the promotion of secondary sexual characteristics.

Androgens

A group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A conceptual model that outlines the immediate and prolonged responses of the body to stress, encompassing phases such as alert, resilience, and burnout.