02506cam a22003013u 4500 38283 UtSlPG 20260610133855.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 B Whittaker, Thomas, 1856-1935 Schopenhauer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-12-12 Produced by Albert László and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Schopenhauer" by Thomas Whittaker is a philosophical analysis written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the life and ideas of Arthur Schopenhauer, who is often regarded as one of the most significant philosophical writers of his time, recognized for his unique perspective on topics like will, knowledge, and aesthetics. The book likely delves into the complexities of Schopenhauer’s philosophical doctrines, particularly his views on pessimism and the nature of reality as driven by the will. The opening of the book introduces Arthur Schopenhauer as a pivotal figure in philosophy, highlighting his unique literary skills alongside his philosophical insights. It begins with a brief overview of his life, education, and the initial reception of his work, emphasizing that he was more than just a writer; he grappled deeply with fundamental problems in philosophy, particularly concerning evil, suffering, and the quest for knowledge. Schopenhauer's philosophy is introduced as one that combines elements of Eastern philosophies with a critical stance on Western thought, particularly regarding the idea that the tragedy of existence can only be transcended through a form of redemption from one’s desires and the denial of the will to live. This sets the stage for a detailed exploration of his ideas, laying a foundation for later discussions on Schopenhauer’s theories of knowledge, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Schopenhauer, Arthur, 1788-1860 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38283 79122 79122