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Title: The World as Will and Idea (Vol. 1 of 3)
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_World_as_Will_and_Representation
Note: Translation of "Die Welt als Wille und Vorstellung."
Summary: "The World as Will and Idea (Vol. 1 of 3)" by Arthur Schopenhauer is a philosophical treatise written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the nature of reality, positing that the world is fundamentally shaped by individual perception—an idea that is foundational in understanding consciousness and existence. Schopenhauer distinguishes between the world as will, representing the primal essence of existence, and the world as idea, which reflects our perceptions shaped by mental constructs. At the start of this foundational work, Schopenhauer presents the significant concept that the world is essentially a product of individual consciousness; every external experience is merely an idea shaped by the perceiver's mind. He argues that no objective reality exists outside of this perception, challenging the reader to consider everything around them as an idea reflective of their own awareness. The primary themes introduced include the relationship between subject and object, the principle of sufficient reason governing the existence of objects, and the duality of the world as both a perceivable idea and an unavoidable will. As Schopenhauer sets the stage for deeper philosophical inquiry, he engages with historical ideas, particularly those from Kant and Indian philosophy, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive theory that critiques contemporary notions of reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 43.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Schopenhauer, Arthur, 1788-1860
Translator: Haldane, R. B. Haldane (Richard Burdon Haldane), Viscount, 1856-1928
Translator: Kemp, J. (John)
EBook No.: 38427
Published: Dec 27, 2011
Downloads: 3519
Language: English
Subject: Philosophy
Subject: Knowledge, Theory of
Subject: Will
Subject: Idea (Philosophy)
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The World as Will and Idea (Vol. 1 of 3)
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_World_as_Will_and_Representation
Note: Translation of "Die Welt als Wille und Vorstellung."
Summary: "The World as Will and Idea (Vol. 1 of 3)" by Arthur Schopenhauer is a philosophical treatise written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the nature of reality, positing that the world is fundamentally shaped by individual perception—an idea that is foundational in understanding consciousness and existence. Schopenhauer distinguishes between the world as will, representing the primal essence of existence, and the world as idea, which reflects our perceptions shaped by mental constructs. At the start of this foundational work, Schopenhauer presents the significant concept that the world is essentially a product of individual consciousness; every external experience is merely an idea shaped by the perceiver's mind. He argues that no objective reality exists outside of this perception, challenging the reader to consider everything around them as an idea reflective of their own awareness. The primary themes introduced include the relationship between subject and object, the principle of sufficient reason governing the existence of objects, and the duality of the world as both a perceivable idea and an unavoidable will. As Schopenhauer sets the stage for deeper philosophical inquiry, he engages with historical ideas, particularly those from Kant and Indian philosophy, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive theory that critiques contemporary notions of reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 43.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Schopenhauer, Arthur, 1788-1860
Translator: Haldane, R. B. Haldane (Richard Burdon Haldane), Viscount, 1856-1928
Translator: Kemp, J. (John)
EBook No.: 38427
Published: Dec 27, 2011
Downloads: 3519
Language: English
Subject: Philosophy
Subject: Knowledge, Theory of
Subject: Will
Subject: Idea (Philosophy)
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.