The Philosophy of Schopenhauer, Irwin Edman 1928

Description: Acceptable: Has been read but is in acceptable condition. Wear on cover. No tears, no writing, no highlighting, no missing pages. Actual book is pictured. This book is in English. Irwin Edman's The Philosophy of Schopenhauer provides an accessible and comprehensive overview of Arthur Schopenhauer's philosophical system. Edman, a notable philosopher and educator himself, delves into Schopenhauer's pessimistic worldview, which is fundamentally based on the concept of the Will—a blind, irrational force underlying all existence. Schopenhauer's philosophy is richly informed by his readings of Eastern philosophies, particularly Buddhism and Hinduism, which resonate through his emphasis on desire as the root of suffering. Edman's work is particularly valuable for readers looking to understand Schopenhauer's influence on a broad array of disciplines, including psychology, literature, and the arts. Schopenhauer's ideas on aesthetics, his notion of the sublime, and his thoughts on how art offers a temporary escape from the suffering inherent in life are thoroughly explored. Edman's analysis also extends to Schopenhauer's ethics, which propose compassion as the basis of morality, stemming from the recognition of the Will in oneself and all beings. This book is a great starting point for anyone interested in Schopenhauer's philosophy but may find the original texts challenging or dense. It's also a useful resource for those looking to grasp how Schopenhauer's ideas intersect with and diverge from those of his predecessors and successors, such as Kant and Nietzsche. If you're intrigued by the existential and ethical questions at the heart of human life, or if you're particularly interested in how Eastern and Western philosophical traditions can intersect, The Philosophy of Schopenhauer by Irwin Edman could be an enlightening read.

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