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The World As Will And Idea (Volume I)

by Arthur Schopenhauer

Alpha Edition

Paperback 568 pages English February 26, 2021

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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.
Author:
Arthur Schopenhauer
Publisher:
Alpha Edition
Publication Date:
February 26, 2021
Number of pages:
568 pages
Language:
English
Binding:
Paperback
ISBN-10:
9354445063
ISBN-13:
9789354445064