World As Will And Idea, Vol. 1 Of 3

World As Will and Idea, Vol. 1 of 3

by Arthur Schopenhauer

'The World as Will and Idea' is a seminal work of philosophy by Arthur Schopenhauer. In this book, Schopenhauer argues that the fundamental nature of reality is a blind, irrational Will. This Will is not a personal or conscious entity, but rather an impersonal force that drives all things. Schopenhauer believed that this Will is the source of all suffering in the world. However, he also believed that it is possible to transcend the Will and achieve a state of peace and happiness.

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Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher born on February 22, 1788, in Danzig (present-day Gdańsk, Poland). He is best known for his work "The World as Will and Representation", which was publishe...

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