The World as Will and Representation

Cover of The World as Will and Representation by Arthur Schopenhauer
Year: 1966
Language: en
Edition: 2nd Revised ed.
Pages: 694
ISBN-13: 9780486217628
Dimensions:
Height: 8.5 Inches
Length: 5.25 Inches
Weight: 1.75 Pounds
Width: 1.25 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 193
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The World as Will and Representation by Arthur Schopenhauer is a significant philosophical work published by Courier Corporation in 1966. This 2nd Revised edition spans 694 pages and presents the definitive English translation of Schopenhauer’s influential ideas, correcting nearly 1,000 errors and omissions found in the earlier Haldane-Kemp translation. This edition also uniquely translates and locates all quotes while providing a comprehensive index, enhancing the accessibility of Schopenhauer’s thoughts.

Readers will find a thorough exploration of key philosophical concepts, particularly those related to free will and determinism, as well as a historical survey of modern philosophical thought. This volume serves as a critical resource for understanding one of the most important streams of post-Kantian philosophy. The meticulous corrections and additions in this edition aim to provide clarity and depth to Schopenhauer’s arguments, making it a valuable reference for students and scholars alike.


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Volumeÿ2 of the definitive English translation of one of the most important philosophical works of the 19th century, the basic statement in one important stream of post-Kantian thought. Corrects nearly 1,000 errors and omissions in the older Haldane-Kemp translation. For the first time, this edition translates and locates all quotes and provides full index.

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