Schopenhauer's 'The World as Will and Representation' - (Reader's Guides) by Robert L Wicks (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Schopenhauer's The World as Will and Representation is widely considered to be one of the most important and influential texts in nineteenth-century German philosophy. The text provides an avenue through which to introduce and explore a rich assortment of philosophical themes and questions, and represents Schopenhauer's widely discussed attempt to find personal meaning amidst a violent, frustrating and seemingly godless world. Since it was published in 1818, the text has influenced generations of musicians, artists, writers and historians, as well as philosophers.

This Reader's Guide presents a concise and accessible introduction to the text, offering invaluable guidance on:

- Philosophical context

- Key themes

- Reading the text

- Reception and influence

- Further reading

Review Quotes

"Robert Wicks' Reader's Guide is impressive in very many ways. It demonstrates a mastery of the Schopenhauer corpus and an ability to explain complex arguments in a clear, insightful and accessible fashion, without oversimplification. I believe that it will become essential reading for students wanting to grasp the rich thought of Schopenhauer's masterwork." --Prof. dr. Bart Vandenabeele, Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, Universiteit Gent

"Wicks has done a really excellent job in pressing his deep scholarly knowledge of Schopenhauer into a form that is original, entertaining, and teacherly." --Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews

"I enjoyed reading Wicks's text overall and heartily recommend it." --Jason M. Costanzo, St. John's University, Philosophy in Review

About the Author

Robert Wicks is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.