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"The Basis of Morality" by Arthur Schopenhauer is a profound philosophical essay that critically examines the foundations of moral thought, challenging the prevailing views of his time, particularly those of Immanuel Kant. Schopenhauer deconstructs established ethical theories and posits that compassion is the essential virtue underpinning all morality. His exploration of morality not only addresses the question posed by the Danish Royal Society of Sciences but also connects contemporary ethical dilemmas to ancient wisdom found in the Vedas and Upanishads.