This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.

This publication marks Schopenhauer's only major work that has not been available in English, with the exception of On the Freedom of the Human Will. This translation is based on the unparalleled historical critical edition of Schopenhauer's works, edited by Arthur Hubscher, whose text is the product of decades of careful emendation. But more importantly, this translation is almost alone the work of E.F.J. Payne, whose translations were judged by the Schopenhauer-Gesellschaft as authoritative. The appearance of this work makes nearly all of Schopenhauer's philosophical works and most of his Manuscript Remains available to the English-speaking world through the hands of a single translator, thereby providing a unity of both terminology and style to the translation of Schopenhauer's thought into English.

With equal attention to both the life and work of his subject, Safranski places the visionary skeptic in the context of philosophical predecessors and contemporaries like Kant, Fichte, Schelling, and Hegel, and explores the sources of Schopenhauer's profound alienation from their "secularized religion of reason."

Volume 1 of the definitive English translation of one of the most important philosophical works of the 19th century, the basic statement in one important stream of post-Kantian thought.

This collection of thirty-one essays encompasses Schopenhauer's central contributions, his influences, and the scope of his impact, especially on the arts and philosophy. Six sections cover the wide range of his thought, including its connection to religion, ethics, and art, as well as his influence and legacy.

In this book Raymond B. Marcin offers several reasons why a review and a reevaluation of Schopenhauer's theory of justice are worthwhile now, almost two hundred years after it was first formulated.

On Human Nature by Arthur Schopenhauer: An influential work of philosophy, "On Human Nature" explores the complexities and contradictions of the human experience. Schopenhauer's work draws on a variety of philosophical traditions to offer a rich and nuanced understanding of the nature of consciousness, free will, and human identity. Key Aspects of the Book "On Human Nature": Philosophy of Consciousness: The book provides a comprehensive study of the principles and practices of philosophical inquiry into consciousness, exploring the nature of consciousness, free will, and human identity. Contributions to the Field of Philosophy: Schopenhauer's work has contributed significantly to the fields of philosophy and psychology, providing valuable insights into the complexities and contradictions of the human experience. Historical Context: The book sheds light on the cultural and historical contexts in which philosophical traditions developed and evolved, including the impact of scientific discoveries, social and political movements, and evolving cultural values. Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher who lived in the 19th century. His works, including "The World as Will and Representation" and "On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason," have had a significant influence on the development of Western philosophy and psychology.