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The World As Will And Idea: Containing Four Books V1

The World As Will And Idea: Containing Four Books V1

Schopenhauer, Arthur

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ISBN10: 1425494579
ISBN13: 9781425494575
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 5 2006
Pages: 572
Weight: 1.83
Height: 1.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The World As Will And Idea: Containing Four Books V1 is a philosophical work by renowned German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. The book is divided into four parts or books, each of which explores different aspects of Schopenhauer's philosophy. In the first book, Schopenhauer introduces his central concept of the will, which he argues is the fundamental force that drives all of human behavior and existence. He argues that the will is the source of all human suffering and that the only way to escape this suffering is to achieve a state of detachment from the will.The second book delves deeper into Schopenhauer's theory of the will, examining its relationship to the world and to human consciousness. He argues that the will is not just an individual force, but is also present in nature and the universe as a whole.The third book explores Schopenhauer's views on art, arguing that it is a form of expression that allows us to transcend our individual wills and connect with a universal, timeless reality.Finally, in the fourth book, Schopenhauer turns his attention to ethics, arguing that moral behavior is not based on reason or duty, but on compassion and empathy for others.Overall, The World As Will And Idea: Containing Four Books V1 is a complex and challenging work that explores some of the most fundamental questions of human existence, including the nature of consciousness, the meaning of suffering, and the role of art and morality in our lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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