A Guide To Schopenhauer
| AUTHOR | Durant, Will |
| PUBLISHER | Kessinger Publishing (05/22/2010) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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""A Guide to Schopenhauer"" by Will Durant is a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer, one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century. The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of Schopenhauer's philosophy. The first part provides an overview of Schopenhauer's life and work, including his major ideas and their historical context. The second part delves deeper into Schopenhauer's metaphysics, focusing on his theories of the will, the world as representation, and the nature of reality. The final part of the book explores Schopenhauer's ethics, including his views on morality, compassion, and the meaning of life. Throughout the book, Durant provides clear explanations of Schopenhauer's complex ideas and offers insightful commentary on their relevance to contemporary philosophy. Whether you are a student of philosophy or simply interested in exploring the ideas of one of the great thinkers of the modern era, ""A Guide to Schopenhauer"" is an excellent resource for understanding the work of this important philosopher.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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ISBN-13:
9781161633559
ISBN-10:
1161633553
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
102
Carton Quantity:
50
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 0.38 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
0.71 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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Reference | Personal & Practical Guides
Reference | History & Surveys - Modern
Reference | Philosophers
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""A Guide to Schopenhauer"" by Will Durant is a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer, one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century. The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of Schopenhauer's philosophy. The first part provides an overview of Schopenhauer's life and work, including his major ideas and their historical context. The second part delves deeper into Schopenhauer's metaphysics, focusing on his theories of the will, the world as representation, and the nature of reality. The final part of the book explores Schopenhauer's ethics, including his views on morality, compassion, and the meaning of life. Throughout the book, Durant provides clear explanations of Schopenhauer's complex ideas and offers insightful commentary on their relevance to contemporary philosophy. Whether you are a student of philosophy or simply interested in exploring the ideas of one of the great thinkers of the modern era, ""A Guide to Schopenhauer"" is an excellent resource for understanding the work of this important philosopher.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Author:
Durant, Will
Will Durant (1885 1981) was awarded the Pulitzer Prize (1968) and the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1977). He spent more than fifty years writing his critically acclaimed eleven-volume series, "The Story of Civilization" (the later volumes written in conjunction with his wife, Ariel). A champion of human rights issues, such as the brotherhood of man and social reform, long before such issues were popular, Durant s writing still educates and entertains readers around the world.
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