This reference work offers the definitive English translation of an influential philosophical work from the 19th century. Arthur Schopenhauer’s thought, an important part of the post-Kantian tradition, is presented clearly with an improved and accurate text.
Description
This edition corrects nearly 1,000 errors from the older Haldane-Kemp translation. For the first time, all quotations have been translated and localized, and a complete index has been added. This makes it an essential study book for anyone delving into the philosophical traditions of the 19th century.
Product specifications
- Author: Arthur Schopenhauer
- Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
- Publication date: 2000-02-01
- Number of pages: 576
- ISBN: 9780486217611
- Theme: Philosophical traditions and schools of thought
- BISAC: PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / General
About the author
Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) was a leading German metaphysician whose influence extends beyond the boundaries of philosophy. His work has influenced thinkers and artists such as Richard Wagner, Friedrich Nietzsche, Leo Tolstoy, and Thomas Mann.