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Schopenhauer's The World as Will and Representation is widely considered to be one of the most important and influential texts in nineteenth-century German philosophy. The text provides an avenue through which to introduce and explore a rich assortment of philosophical themes and questions, and represents Schopenhauer's widely discussed attempt to find personal meaning amidst a violent, frustrating and seemingly godless world. Since it was published in 1818, the text has influenced generations of musicians, artists, writers and historians, as well as philosophers.
This Reader's Guide presents a concise and accessible introduction to the text, offering invaluable guidance on:
- Philosophical context
- Key themes
- Reading the text
- Reception and influence
- Further reading
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements \ 1. Context \ 2. Overview of Themes \ 3. Reading the Text: Schopenhauer's Prefaces to WWR, his Critique of the Kantian Philosophy, and The Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason \ 4. Reading the Text: Book I, Perceptual vs. Abstract Representations, 1-16 \ 5. Reading the Text: Book II, Will as Thing-in-Itself, 17-29 \ 6. Reading the Text: Book III, Platonic Ideas, Beauty and Art, 30-52 \ 7. Reading the Text: Book IV, Ethics and Asceticism, 53-71 \ 8. Reception and Influence \ Notes for Further Reading \ Index.
Product details
| Published | 24 Mar 2011 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 192 |
| ISBN | 9781441160331 |
| Imprint | Continuum |
| Series | Reader's Guides |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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