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The Cambridge Companion to Schopenhauer
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
The Cambridge Companion to Schopenhauer
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Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Christopher Janaway
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Series | Cambridge Companions to Philosophy |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:494 | Dimensions(mm): Height 236,Width 158 |
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Category/Genre | Western philosophy - c 1600 to c 1900 |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780521621069
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Classifications | Dewey:193 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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Publication Date |
13 October 1999 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Schopenhauer (1788-1860) is something of a maverick figure in the history of philosophy. He produced a unique theory of the world and human existence based on his notion of will. This collection analyzes the related but distinct components of will from the point of view of epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, aesthetics, ethics, and the philosophy of psychoanalysis. New readers will find this the most convenient and accessible guide to Schopenhauer currently available. Advanced students and specialists will find a conspectus of recent developments in the interpretation of Schopenhauer.
Reviews"Highly recommended for upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty and researchers." Choice "Exposing the deep flaws as well as the merits of Schopenhauer's work, the text offers a valuable contribution to its understanding, while charitably passing over his renowned and unfortunate prejudices." The Review of Metaphysics
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