Description: Acceptable: Has been read but is in acceptable condition. Wear on cover. No tears, no writing, no highlighting, no missing pages. Actual book is pictured. This book is in English. Exploring Arthur Schopenhauer's Philosophical Writings offers a direct encounter with one of the most influential philosophers of the 19th century. Schopenhauer is best known for his pessimistic philosophy, which centers around the concept of the will—a blind, insatiable desire as the driving force of the world. His work touches on art, ethics, and the meaning of existence, providing a stark contrast to the optimistic Enlightenment views that preceded him. The World as Will and Representation is perhaps his most significant work, where he elaborates on his philosophy using a rich tapestry of insights into human behavior, aesthetics, and metaphysics. Reading Schopenhauer's own writings can be challenging but immensely rewarding, offering profound insights into the nature of human desire, suffering, and tranquility. Whether you're drawn to his views on art as a respite from the suffering of existence, or his ideas on attaining peace through the denial of the will, Schopenhauer's Philosophical Writings are a treasure trove of existential wisdom.
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Topic: Writing
Publication Year: 1994
Language: English
Book Title: Philosophical Writings
Author: Arthur Schopenhauer