World as Will and Idea Volume 1

World as Will and Idea Volume 1

by Arthur Schopenhauer

World as Will and Idea is a philosophical masterpiece that delves into the fundamental nature of reality, exploring the relationship between the subjective world of human experience and the objective world that exists independently of our minds. Arthur Schopenhauer's insightful analysis centers around the concept of the 'will,' which he posits as the driving force behind all phenomena. According to Schopenhauer, the will is a blind, irrational, and insatiable desire that manifests itself in all aspects of life, from the simplest biological urges to the most complex intellectual pursuits. The book is divided into four parts, each exploring a different aspect of Schopenhauer's philosophy. The first part, 'The World as Representation,' examines the relationship between the mind and the world, arguing that the world we experience is merely a representation of our own subjective perceptions. The second part, 'The World as Will,' delves into the nature of the will, positing that it is the true essence of reality. Schopenhauer argues that the will is a source of constant striving and dissatisfaction, leading to the inevitable suffering that is inherent in human existence. The third part, 'The World as Idea,' explores the role of ideas in shaping our understanding of the world. Schopenhauer argues that ideas are the product of the will, and that they play a crucial role in determining our actions and experiences. The fourth and final part, 'The Denial of the Will,' offers Schopenhauer's solution to the problem of suffering. He argues that by understanding the true nature of the will and by denying its desires, we can achieve a state of tranquility and liberation known as Nirvana.

Authors

Arthur Schopenhauer image

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...

Books by Arthur Schopenhauer

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Tolstoi for the Young: Selected tales from Tolstoi Cover image

Tolstoi for the Young: Selected tales from Tolstoi by Leo Tolstoy

'Tolstoy for the Young' presents a curated selection of Leo Tolstoy's short stories, meticulously chosen for their suitability in a scholastic setting...

muerte de Ivan Ilitch Cover image

muerte de Ivan Ilitch by Leo Tolstoy

La muerte de Iván Ilich es una novela corta de León Tolstói que explora la naturaleza de la vida y la muerte a través del viaje de un hombre que enfre...

Rest Cover image

Rest by George Willis Cooke

This book, a collection of essays by John Sullivan Dwight, explores themes of rest, ethics, spirituality, and self-improvement. Dwight, a Unitarian mi...

Duty Cover image

Duty by Ellen Sturgis Hooper

Duty is a collection of poems by Ellen Sturgis Hooper, a prominent figure in the Transcendentalist movement of 19th-century New England. Hooper's poet...

The Monadology Cover image

The Monadology by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

The Monadology is one of Gottfried Leibniz's best known works of his later philosophy. It is a short text which presents, in some 90 paragraphs, a met...

Bible (ASV) 20: Proverbs Cover image

Bible (ASV) 20: Proverbs by American Standard Version

Proverbs, a book of the Old Testament, is a collection of pithy Biblical sayings. It is wisdom literature by multiple authors, including Solomon. Thro...

Crook in the Lot; or, The Sovereignty and Wisdom of God, in the Afflictions of Men, Displayed Cover image

Crook in the Lot; or, The Sovereignty and Wisdom of God, in the Afflictions of Men, Displayed by Thomas Boston

This book explores the reasons behind suffering and affliction in the lives of Christians. Using the text of Ecclesiastes 7:3, author Thomas Boston de...

Sentiment, Inc. Cover image

Sentiment, Inc. by Poul William Anderson

In a future society where technology has advanced to the point of manipulating emotions, the novel explores the ethical ramifications of controlling p...

Presence of Love Cover image

Presence of Love by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

“Presence of Love” is a collection of poems by Samuel Taylor Coleridge that explores the multifaceted nature of love. Coleridge, known for his lyrical...

Against Celsus Book 7 Cover image

Against Celsus Book 7 by Origen of Alexandria

Against Celsus is a Christian apologetic work by Origen of Alexandria, written around 248 AD. It is a response to Celsus's "The True Word", a scathing...

Reviews for World as Will and Idea Volume 1

No reviews posted or approved, yet...