The World as Will and Idea (Volume I)

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The World as Will and Idea (Volume I)
• Volume: Volume I of III
• Author: Arthur Schopenhauer
• ISBN-13: 9789365610598
• Pages: 494
• Edition: First Edition (2026)
• Binding: Paperback
• Genre: Non-Fiction > Philosophy > Western Philosophy > Metaphysics & Existential Thought
• Recommended Age Group: 18+ years
• Reading Difficulty: Advanced
• Estimated Reading Time to Finish: 18–24 hours
• Price: ₹525.00/-

Description

The World as Will and Idea by Arthur Schopenhauer is one of the most influential philosophical works of the nineteenth century and a cornerstone of modern metaphysical thought. In this monumental text, Schopenhauer presents his profound philosophical vision that the world exists simultaneously as representation—shaped by human perception—and as will, an irrational and ceaseless force underlying all existence. Combining metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics, the work offers a rigorous examination of reality, consciousness, suffering, and the human condition.

Strongly influenced by the philosophy of Immanuel Kant as well as Eastern spiritual traditions, Schopenhauer develops a system that explores the restless nature of desire and the perpetual striving that characterizes life. He argues that suffering emerges from the endless demands of the will, while art, contemplation, and compassion provide temporary escape and deeper insight into existence. His reflections on music, genius, morality, and individual consciousness have profoundly shaped later thinkers in philosophy, literature, psychology, and modern intellectual history.

This first volume introduces readers to the foundational principles of Schopenhauer’s philosophical framework with exceptional clarity and depth. Ideal for advanced readers, scholars, and students of philosophy, The World as Will and Idea remains an essential text for understanding existential inquiry, metaphysical speculation, and the enduring search for meaning in human life.

Key Features

• Schopenhauer’s landmark work on metaphysics and existence.
• Explores the concepts of will, perception, and reality.
• Influenced by both Western and Eastern philosophical traditions.
• Examines suffering, desire, morality, and consciousness.
• A foundational text in existential and modern philosophy.
• Includes reflections on art, music, and aesthetics.
• Ideal for philosophy students and advanced readers.
• Combines intellectual rigor with philosophical depth.
• Influential across literature, psychology, and critical theory.
• A timeless masterpiece of philosophical inquiry.

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