Schopenhauer and the Nature of Philosophy
Schopenhauer and the Nature of Philosophy

Author: Jonathan Head

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-10-20

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 1793640076

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What is philosophy? What can philosophy offer us? What brings us to think philosophically? Arthur Schopenhauer’s writings offer fascinating answers to these questions that have largely been overlooked until now. In Schopenhauer and the Nature of Philosophy, Jonathan Head explores the surprisingly rich and compelling metaphilosophy that underlies Schopenhauer’s work and argues that it offers a vital key to unlocking many of the mysteries that surround his ideas. Schopenhauer understands philosophy as grounded in a deep wonder about life and the world that is universal to the human experience, as well as meeting a fundamental need for both explanation and consolation. This account of the nature of philosophy leads to further important discussions concerning the relationship between philosophy and religion, the value of mysticism, and the possibility of social progress. Through examining Schopenhauer’s account of how and why philosophy is done, this book sheds crucial new light on a thinker whose ideas continue to both provoke and inspire.

On Human Nature
On Human Nature

Author: Arthur Schopenhauer

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2020-01-01

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13:

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On Human Nature by Arthur Schopenhauer: An influential work of philosophy, "On Human Nature" explores the complexities and contradictions of the human experience. Schopenhauer's work draws on a variety of philosophical traditions to offer a rich and nuanced understanding of the nature of consciousness, free will, and human identity. Key Aspects of the Book "On Human Nature": Philosophy of Consciousness: The book provides a comprehensive study of the principles and practices of philosophical inquiry into consciousness, exploring the nature of consciousness, free will, and human identity. Contributions to the Field of Philosophy: Schopenhauer's work has contributed significantly to the fields of philosophy and psychology, providing valuable insights into the complexities and contradictions of the human experience. Historical Context: The book sheds light on the cultural and historical contexts in which philosophical traditions developed and evolved, including the impact of scientific discoveries, social and political movements, and evolving cultural values. Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher who lived in the 19th century. His works, including "The World as Will and Representation" and "On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason," have had a significant influence on the development of Western philosophy and psychology.

On the Will in Nature
On the Will in Nature

Author: Arthur Schopenhauer

Publisher: Berg Publishers

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13:

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This publication marks Schopenhauer's only major work that has not been available in English, with the exception of On the Freedom of the Human Will. This translation is based on the unparalleled historical critical edition of Schopenhauer's works, edited by Arthur Hubscher, whose text is the product of decades of careful emendation. But more importantly, this translation is almost alone the work of E.F.J. Payne, whose translations were judged by the Schopenhauer-Gesellschaft as authoritative. The appearance of this work makes nearly all of Schopenhauer's philosophical works and most of his Manuscript Remains available to the English-speaking world through the hands of a single translator, thereby providing a unity of both terminology and style to the translation of Schopenhauer's thought into English.

The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; On Human Nature
The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; On Human Nature

Author: Arthur Schopenhauer

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-09-15

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13:

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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; On Human Nature" by Arthur Schopenhauer. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Schopenhauer and the Wild Years of Philosophy
Schopenhauer and the Wild Years of Philosophy

Author: Rüdiger Safranski

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 9780674792760

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With equal attention to both the life and work of his subject, Safranski places the visionary skeptic in the context of philosophical predecessors and contemporaries like Kant, Fichte, Schelling, and Hegel, and explores the sources of Schopenhauer's profound alienation from their "secularized religion of reason."

The Riddle of the World
The Riddle of the World

Author: Barbara Hannan

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2009-02-25

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 0199702578

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This book is an introduction to the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer, written in a lively, personal style. Hannan emphasizes the peculiar inconsistencies and tensions in Schopenhauer's thought--he was torn between idealism and realism, and between denial and affirmation of the individual will. In addition to providing a useful summary of Schopenhauer's main ideas, Hannan connects Schopenhauer's thought with ongoing debates in philosophy. According to Hannan, Schopenhauer was struggling half-consciously to break altogether with Kant and transcendental idealism; the anti-Kantian features of Schopenhauer's thought possess the most lasting value. Hannan defends panpsychist metaphysics of will, comparing it with contemporary views according to which causal power is metaphysically basic. Hannan also defends Schopenhauer's ethics of compassion against Kant's ethics of pure reason, and offers friendly amendments to Schopenhauer's theories of art, music, and "salvation." She also illuminates the deep connection between Schopenhauer and the early Wittgenstein, as well as Schopenhauer's influence on existentialism and psychoanalytic thought.

Schopenhauer’s Moral Philosophy
Schopenhauer’s Moral Philosophy

Author: Patrick Hassan

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-12-23

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1000512959

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This volume brings together internationally recognised Schopenhauer scholars to develop new perspectives on his moral philosophy. Despite anticipating and engaging with many of the arguments now recognisable in Anglophone moral philosophy, Arthur Schopenhauer has often been overlooked as a potential contributor to contemporary discourse within this domain. Not only was he one of the most important 19th-century critics of Kantian deontology, Schopenhauer also developed a plausible moral system of his own grounded in compassion. While interesting parallels can be drawn between his system and the sentimentalist tradition familiar from the likes of Hume and Hutcheson, Schopenhauer’s idiosyncratic metaphysics provide a unique approach to standard questions in moral psychology, the philosophy of action, axiology, and moral epistemology. The chapters in this book draw out the relevance and influence of Schopenhauer’s ethical program, attempting to demonstrate the as yet untapped wealth of conceptual resources for pressing moral problems. They address a wide range of topics, including: the moral status of animals; the moral permissibility of suicide; the possibility of altruistic action; the nature of virtue and asceticism; how Schopenhauer integrated Western influences with various Indian traditions of moral thinking, and more. Schopenhauer’s Moral Philosophy will be of interest to scholars and advanced students interested in Schopenhauer, 19th-century philosophy, and the history of ethics.

On Human Nature
On Human Nature

Author: Arthur Schopenhauer

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-07-06

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9781722277055

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On Human Nature By Arthur Schopenhauer A devout believer in the supremacy of will over intellect, Arthur Schopenhauer developed a metaphysical theory that influenced such thinkers as Nietzsche, Wagner, Wittgenstein, and Freud. These six essays are drawn from the chapters entitled Zur Ethik and Zur Rechtslehre und Politik, which originated in the philosopher's Parerga, as well as from his posthumously published writings. More than any other work, On Human Nature offers an expression of Schopenhauer's views, including the depth of his interests, his biases, and his philosophy. Students of history and philosophy along with other readers will appreciate these lucid, accessible observations on government, free will and fatalism, character, moral instinct, and ethics. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.