Reader's Guides: Schopenhauer's 'The World as Will and Representation' (Paperback)

Robert L Wicks
Bloomsbury Academic
 9781441104342
1-4411-0434-8

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.

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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