"The World as Will and Idea (Vol. 1 of 3)" by Arthur Schopenhauer is a philosophical exploration into the heart of reality and how we understand our existence. Schopenhauer introduces his readers to the idea that the world we experience is primarily a product of our own consciousness, suggesting that everything around us is an idea formed by our minds. He distinguishes between the world driven by "will," which is the basic, driving force of existence, and the world as "idea," shaped by our perceptions and mental frameworks. The philosopher explores the connection between the observer and what is observed, challenging the notion of an independent reality, and laying out the framework of how our minds shape our view of the world. He draws upon concepts from philosophers like Kant and ancient Eastern thought to build his case, questioning common beliefs about what is real and what is not.
The World as Will and Idea (Vol. 1 of 3)
By Arthur Schopenhauer
In a world shaped by perception, reality itself is questioned, revealing a realm where consciousness dictates existence and the observer defines what is real.
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About the AuthorArthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher. He is known for his 1818 work The World as Will and Representation, which characterizes the phenomenal world as the manifestation of a blind and irrational noumenal will. Building on the transcendental idealism of Immanuel Kant (1724–1804), Schopenhauer developed an atheistic metaphysical and ethical system that rejected the contemporaneous ideas of German idealism.
Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher. He is known for his 1818 work The World as Will and Representation, which characterizes the phenomenal world as the manifestation of a blind and irrational noumenal will. Building on the transcendental idealism of Immanuel Kant (1724–1804), Schopenhauer developed an atheistic metaphysical and ethical system that rejected the contemporaneous ideas of German idealism.
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