Schopenhauer's 'The World as Will and Representation' - A Reader's Guide

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

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Professor Robert L. Wicks, Robert Wicks, Robert L Wicks, Robert L. Wicks
• Editore: Bloomsbury Academic
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 24.03.2011
• EAN: 9781441137852
• ISBN: 978-1-4411-3785-2
• Pagine: 192
• Serie: Reader's Guides; Reader's Guides
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Filosofia: dall'antichità ai giorni nostri; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Letteratura generale e comparata