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The World As Will And Idea (Volume I)

The World As Will And Idea (Volume I)

Schopenhauer, Arthur

Paperback

PhilosophySpeculationGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354445063
ISBN13: 9789354445064
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 26 2021
Pages: 568
Weight: 1.81
Height: 1.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What if the world you see is only a surface show, and reality itself is blind, striving will? This is philosophy stripped bare. In Volume I of The World As Will And Idea, Arthur Schopenhauer offers a daring vision of reality and representation that reshapes classic German philosophy into something at once stark, lyrical, and unsettling. In this continental philosophy classic, Schopenhauer fuses metaphysics and epistemology into a single, sweeping argument: the world we know is our representation, while behind it lies an inexhaustible will that explains nature, art, suffering, and desire. His radical philosophy of the will stands at the dark heart of 19th century philosophy and German intellectual history, offering one of the most powerful accounts of pessimism in philosophy. Clear, forceful prose and vivid examples make this volume essential reading for philosophy students, a demanding yet rewarding cornerstone for any university philosophy course, and a gripping point of entry for readers of Nietzsche seeking the master who shaped so much of his revolt. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. As a foundational work of Arthur Schopenhauer philosophy, it belongs on the shelf of anyone drawn to the great questions of existence, the tension between reality and representation, and the enduring drama of the human will.

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