Schopenhauer
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.18 (741 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1405134801 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Focuses on the concept of the sublime as it clarifies Schopenhauer’s aesthetic theory, moral theory and asceticismExplores the substantial relationships between Schopenhauer’s philosophy and Buddhism, Hinduism, and ChristianityDefends Schopenhauer’s position that absolute truth can be known and described as a blindly striving, all-permeating, universal “Will”Examines the influence of Asian philosophy on SchopenhauerDescribes the relationships between Schopenhauer’s thought and that of Hegel, Nietzsche, and Wittgenstein.. This innovative volume presents an insightful philosophical portrait of the life and work of Arthur Schopenhauer
"Robert Wicks offers a highly accessible introduction to Schopenhauer's philosophy, giving prominence to the central ethical notions of tranquility and wanting less, which he compares in illuminating fashion with Buddhism." - Chris Janaway, University of Southampton"Robert Wicks' Schopenhauer is a perspicacious and perspicuous elucidation of the great pessimist's thoughts. This is a fine work of philosophical scholarship, valuable for those approaching Schopenhauer for the first time and for those who have been with him for years." - David Cartwright, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
A Rare and Interesting Critical Analysis of Schopenhauer Schophenhauer has always had a "minor league" status in the history of philosophy -- he's regarded as a "wild" thinker, more speculative than technical and, if given credit at all, viewed as historically influential on Nietzsche, Freud, and Wittgenstein.Most books about Schopenhauer accordingly treat his historical place, often giving short shrift to his actual arguments, or are biographical (Helen Zimmern's biography is an especially good, entertaining one). This one is different, the first I've read that takes on a more critical analysis of Schopenhauer's actual arguments.Sc. "Finally A Sensible Book About Schopenhauer" according to Eclectic Hermit. I have read Wicks' book twice since purchasing a copy for myself, and I continually learn something new each time I pick it up. Finally, someone has written about Schopenhauer in an honest, straight forward manner. Good read. Even though Wicks hasn't answered my email, I still like his book.