The world as will and idea
Book • 1888
Arthur Schopenhauer's "The World as Will and Idea" is a monumental work of philosophy that explores the nature of reality, consciousness, and the human condition.
Central to Schopenhauer's philosophy is the concept of the "Will," a blind, irrational force driving all existence.
He posits that the phenomenal world, the world of appearances, is a manifestation of this Will, leading to suffering and dissatisfaction.
The book delves into aesthetics, ethics, and metaphysics, offering a unique perspective on human existence and the pursuit of knowledge.
Schopenhauer's pessimism and emphasis on the limitations of human understanding have had a lasting impact on Western thought.
His ideas significantly influenced Richard Wagner's opera "Tristan und Isolde.
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Central to Schopenhauer's philosophy is the concept of the "Will," a blind, irrational force driving all existence.
He posits that the phenomenal world, the world of appearances, is a manifestation of this Will, leading to suffering and dissatisfaction.
The book delves into aesthetics, ethics, and metaphysics, offering a unique perspective on human existence and the pursuit of knowledge.
Schopenhauer's pessimism and emphasis on the limitations of human understanding have had a lasting impact on Western thought.
His ideas significantly influenced Richard Wagner's opera "Tristan und Isolde.
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