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§Author· 4 books
Arthur Schopenhauer
Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher known for his atheistic pessimism and philosophical clarity. At age 25, he published his doctoral dissertation, On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason, which examined the fundamental question of whether reason alone can unlock answers about the world.
Schopenhauer's most influential work, The World as Will and Representation, emphasized the role of man's basic motivation, which Schopenhauer called will. His analysis of will led him to the conclusion that emotional, physical, and sexual desires can never be fulfilled. Consequently, he favored a lifestyle of negating human desires, similar to the teachings of ancient Greek Stoic philosophers, Buddhism, and Vedanta.
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The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 2
Arthur Schopenhauer, 1818
13 ratings
Essays and Aphorisms
Arthur Schopenhauer, 1851
12 ratings
The Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims
Arthur Schopenhauer, 1851
2 ratings
On the Basis of Morality
Arthur Schopenhauer, 1840
§ About Arthur Schopenhauer's books
- Books on SansFiction
- 4
- Published
- 1818–1851
- Average rating
- 4.5 / 5 across 27 ratings
- Genres
- Classics, Philosophy, Conduct Of Life
Start here: The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 2 (1818)
The German philosopher explains his thoughts about intellectual perception and abstract representation and critically analyzes Kant's ideas and teachings. Bibliogs.
Common questions about Arthur Schopenhauer
- Who is Arthur Schopenhauer?
- Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher known for his atheistic pessimism and philosophical clarity. At age 25, he published his doctoral dissertation, On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason, which examined the fundamental question of whether reason alone can unlock answers about the world.
- What is Arthur Schopenhauer best known for?
- Arthur Schopenhauer is best known for The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 2, published in 1818 with 13 ratings and a 4.5 average. It is the most-rated of Arthur Schopenhauer's books on SansFiction.
- How many books has Arthur Schopenhauer written?
- SansFiction lists 4 books by Arthur Schopenhauer, published between 1818 and 1851. The most popular are The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 2, Essays and Aphorisms, The Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims and On the Basis of Morality.
- Which Arthur Schopenhauer book should I read first?
- The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 2 is the usual place to start: it is Arthur Schopenhauer's most-rated book here, with a 4.5 average.
- What genres does Arthur Schopenhauer write?
- Arthur Schopenhauer's books on SansFiction are tagged Classics, Philosophy and Conduct Of Life.
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