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The World as Will and Idea, Volume 3 of 3

The World as Will and Idea, Volume 3 of 3

Arthur Schopenhauer

Hardcover

Philosophy

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ISBN10: 9375547310
ISBN13: 9789375547310
Publisher: True Sign Publishing House Private Limited
Pages: 472
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.19 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The World as Will and Idea Volume 3 by Arthur Schopenhauer is a profound continuation and expansion of the philosophical ideas presented in the first two volumes of this seminal work. In this third installment, Schopenhauer delves deeper into the implications of his central thesis: that the fundamental nature of the world is not intellectual or rational, but is driven by a blind, striving 'Will.' This volume is particularly focused on the application of this concept to aesthetics, morality, and the human character, offering a more detailed examination of how the Will manifests in these aspects of human experience. In the realm of aesthetics, Schopenhauer explores the concept of beauty and the role of art, proposing that art offers a unique means of escaping the suffering perpetuated by the Will. He argues that through aesthetic experience, individuals can achieve a temporary transcendence, becoming disengaged from their own will and desires. In terms of morality, Schopenhauer discusses the nature of ethics and virtue, emphasizing compassion as the highest virtue, as it represents a denial of the Will. He also examines various human character traits and how they relate to the Will. The third volume is both insightful and challenging, as it pushes the reader to consider the profound underlying forces that shape human behavior and the world at large. Schopenhauer's work here is critical in the development of existential and nihilistic thought, and it continues to influence modern philosophy and psychology. His eloquent and penetrating analysis in The World as Will and Idea Volume 3 makes it an essential read for those seeking to delve into the depths of philosophical inquiry and the human condition.

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