A disciple of Immanuel Kant, Arthur Schopenhauer took the Kantian concept that all knowledge derives from experience and broadened it to conclude that our experience of the world is necessarily subjective and influenced by our own intellect and biases, and that reality is but an extension of our own will. This is the basis of all of Schopenhauer's thinking, and here, he offers an essential foundation for understanding and appreciating all of his work. First produced as his doctoral dissertation in 1813, these two essays-"On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason" and "On the Will in Nature"-were revised and published by the author in 1847; this 1889 edition represents its first translation into the English language. Students of philosophy and of 19th-century culture will find this a demanding but satisfying read. The writings of German philosopher ARTHUR SCHOPENHAUER (1788-1860) were a profound influence on art and aesthetics, music and literature in the 19th century. Among his many writings, The World as Will and Idea (1819) is considered his masterpiece.
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Soft cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Published by Open Court from their 'Library of Philosophy' Series in 1974, here is the first softback printing of Arthur Schopenhauer's THE FOURFOLD ROOT OF THE PRINCIPLE OF SUFFICIENT REASON translated by E.F.J.Payne. Green card covers, 255 pages plus bibliography and index the book is in fair plus condition with some general rubbing to the spine and card cover edges plus some browning and spotting to the extreme outsides of the pages. Seller Inventory # 17293
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 1106914-75
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition (Unstated). The Open Court Library Of Philosophy; 260 pages; Foxing speckle stains to the exterior edge of pages and cover. Fading to spine. Otherwise in good condition. No writing or major blemishes. ; - We're committed to your satisfaction. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. Seller Inventory # TOB217-32583-A-0.50