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The World as Will and Idea Volume 2

Author
Arthur Schopenhauer
Language
English
Length
390 pages
ISBN
9781787366985
Published
13 July 2023
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Metaphysics
  • Reality
  • Human existence
  • Will
  • Desire
  • Suffering
  • Phenomena
  • Consciousness
  • Perception
  • Knowledge

Description

In his philosophical inquiry, Schopenhauer delves into a range of topics, including aesthetics, ethics, and the nature of consciousness. He reflects on the profound influence of art as a means of escaping the suffering inherent in human existence, and he presents a moral framework centered around compassion and the renunciation of desires. "The World as Will and Idea" offers readers a challenging and intellectually stimulating journey through Schopenhauer's philosophical system. It prompts profound contemplation on the nature of reality, the limitations of human perception, and the quest for meaning in the face of suffering. Schopenhauer's eloquence and clarity of thought engage readers, inviting them to grapple with existential questions and delve into the complexities of existence.

Author

Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) wrote The World as Will and Representation, a philosophy of desire, suffering, and art that later shaped Nietzsche, Wagner, and a long modern melancholy. He argued that will is the inner fact of the world, and that music and compassion are among the few exits. With 19 titles in our catalogue, Schopenhauer remains the metaphysician who made pessimism feel like clear seeing.