{"product_id":"schopenhauers-the-world-as-will-and-representation-paperback","title":"Schopenhauer's 'The World as Will and Representation' - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert L. Wicks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchopenhauer's The World as Will and Representation is widely considered to be one of the most important and influential texts in nineteenth-century German philosophy. The text provides an avenue through which to introduce and explore a rich assortment of philosophical themes and questions, and represents Schopenhauer's widely discussed attempt to find personal meaning amidst a violent, frustrating and seemingly godless world. Since it was published in 1818, the text has influenced generations of musicians, artists, writers and historians, as well as philosophers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis Reader's Guide presents a concise and accessible introduction to the text, offering invaluable guidance on: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Philosophical context \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Key themes \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Reading the text \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Reception and influence \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Further reading\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Wicks is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 26, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42118844645511,"sku":"9781441104342","price":64.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/7eea877e89fe99a9a3aa1664ffae6b9b.webp?v=1732536792","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/schopenhauers-the-world-as-will-and-representation-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}