Schopenhauer, Arthur

The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; Studies in Pessimism

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ISBN 13:: 9781512364576
author:: Schopenhauer, Arthur
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 76
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.4 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
Condition:: New
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The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; Studies in Pessimism This collection of posthumous writings by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer presents a unique insight into his philosophical thought. Drawing from his personal papers, the volume offers a selection of Schopenhauer's lesser-known works, which were first published by his friend and literary executor, Julius Frauenstet, several years after his death. Schopenhauer's philosophical system is rooted in transcendental idealism, which he developed in response to the ideas of Immanuel Kant. His work is characterized by a pessimistic outlook, rejecting the prevailing philosophies of German idealism and instead drawing on Eastern philosophical traditions. This collection provides a valuable opportunity to explore Schopenhauer's ideas on aesthetics, morality, and psychology, which had a significant impact on thinkers and artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Published in 2015, this edition of The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer offers a rare glimpse into the philosophical thought of one of the most influential thinkers of the Western tradition.

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