The book by the outstanding researcher of the problems of optimism and pessimism Arthur Schopenhauer includes works devoted to the consideration of his main concept “World Will”, characterization of the negative aspects of human society, the basic ideas of ethics and aesthetics, as well as an analysis of the problems of sexual love. Also included is the famous essay by A. Schopenhauer “Aphorisms of Worldly Wisdom.” By offering these works to the teacher, the publishing house hopes that they will not only broaden his horizons, but also help him comprehend the changes taking place in society, and take a fresh look at the problems of personality and education.