On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason
On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason

Author: Arthur Schopenhauer

Publisher: Open Court Publishing

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780875482019

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"Schopenhauer's analyses of causation and related concepts . . . rival and probably surpass in their depth and brilliance the more celebrated discussions of David Hume. Where Hume grossly oversimplified these problems and left them riddled with paradoxes, Schopenhauer disentangled them and shed light on what had seemed hopelessly dark." --Richard Taylor, University of Rochester

Schopenhauer: On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason and Other Writings
Schopenhauer: On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason and Other Writings

Author: Arthur Schopenhauer

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-09-20

Total Pages: 622

ISBN-13: 1107079748

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This volume of translations unites three shorter works by Arthur Schopenhauer that expand on themes from his book The World as Will and Representation. In On the Fourfold Root he takes the principle of sufficient reason, which states that nothing is without a reason why it is, and shows how it covers different forms of explanation or ground that previous philosophers have tended to confuse. Schopenhauer regarded this study, which he first wrote as his doctoral dissertation, as an essential preliminary to The World as Will. On Will in Nature examines contemporary scientific findings in search of corroboration of his thesis that processes in nature are all a species of striving towards ends; and On Vision and Colours defends an anti-Newtonian account of colour perception influenced by Goethe's famous colour theory. This is the first English edition to provide extensive editorial notes on the different published versions of these works.

On the Will in Nature
On the Will in Nature

Author: Arthur Schopenhauer

Publisher: Wyatt North Publishing, LLC

Published:

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13:

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Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) was an influential German philosopher. On the Will in Nature discusses metaphysics and natural phenomena.

On Schopenhauer's Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason
On Schopenhauer's Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason

Author: F. C. White

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9789004095434

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This book is a philosophical commentary on Schopenhauer's "Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason," dealing with each of Schopenhauer's principal topics in turn. It also provides the reader with a general survey of Schopenhauer's later philosophical views and puts them into an historical context

The Cambridge Companion to Schopenhauer
The Cambridge Companion to Schopenhauer

Author: Christopher Janaway

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1999-10-13

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 1139825747

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Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) is something of a maverick figure in the history of philosophy. He produced a unique theory of the world and human existence based upon his notion of will. This collection analyses the related but distinct components of will from the point of view of epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, aesthetics, ethics, and the philosophy of psychoanalysis. This volume explores Schopenhauer's philosophy of death, his relationship to the philosophy of Kant, his use of ideas drawn from both Buddhism and Hinduism, and the important influence he exerted on Nietzsche, Freud, and Wittgenstein.

On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason & On the Will in Nature
On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason & On the Will in Nature

Author: Arthur Schopenhauer

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-25

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13:

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Arthur Schopenhauer's 'On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason & On the Will in Nature' is a profound philosophical work that delves into the nature of existence, causality, and the human will. Schopenhauer explores the principle of sufficient reason in four distinct aspects, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of how reason operates in the world. His literary style is characterized by intricate reasoning and meticulous analysis, making this book a challenging yet rewarding read for those interested in metaphysics and epistemology. Set within the Romantic era, Schopenhauer's work challenges the dominant philosophical trends of his time, offering a unique perspective on the nature of reality. Arthur Schopenhauer, a German philosopher influenced by Kant and Eastern philosophies, was driven to write 'On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason & On the Will in Nature' by his deep-seated desire to uncover the underlying principles governing existence. His pessimistic worldview and emphasis on the power of the will set him apart from his contemporaries, making his philosophical work both provocative and enlightening. I highly recommend 'On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason & On the Will in Nature' to readers who are seeking a challenging and thought-provoking exploration of metaphysics and the human experience. Schopenhauer's insights are sure to stimulate intellectual inquiry and inspire contemplation on the fundamental nature of reality.

The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 1
The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 1

Author: Arthur Schopenhauer

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-04-24

Total Pages: 575

ISBN-13: 0486132781

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Volume 1 of the definitive English translation of one of the most important philosophical works of the 19th century, the basic statement in one important stream of post-Kantian thought.

Two Essays by Arthur Schopenhauer: I. On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason, II. On the Will in Nature: a Literal Translation
Two Essays by Arthur Schopenhauer: I. On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason, II. On the Will in Nature: a Literal Translation

Author: Arthur Schopenhauer

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2022-10-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781016230674

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