The World as Will and Idea (Volume II)

The World as Will and Idea (Volume II)Bibliographic Details Title: The World as Will and Idea (Volume II) Volume: Volume II of III Author: Arthur Schopenhauer ISBN 13: 9789365615906 Pages: 474 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: 1722 hours Price: 525. 00 Description The World as Will and Idea

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The World as Will and Idea (Volume II)
• Volume: Volume II of III
• Author: Arthur Schopenhauer
• ISBN-13: 9789365615906
• Pages: 474
• 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: 17–22 hours
• Price: ₹525.00/-

Description

The World as Will and Idea – Volume II by Arthur Schopenhauer continues the philosopher’s monumental exploration of metaphysics, consciousness, aesthetics, and human existence. Expanding upon the foundational ideas established in the first volume, this work offers deeper analysis and clarification of Schopenhauer’s central concept that reality is fundamentally driven by the irrational force of the will, while human perception shapes the world as representation or idea.

In this volume, Schopenhauer further develops his reflections on knowledge, individuality, morality, art, and the nature of suffering. He examines the relationship between intellect and will, emphasizing the limitations of rational thought in the face of humanity’s ceaseless desires and struggles. His discussions on aesthetics and artistic experience—particularly the unique power of music—remain among the most influential contributions to philosophical thought on art and beauty. Drawing from classical philosophy, Kantian ideas, and Eastern spiritual traditions, Schopenhauer creates a philosophical system marked by intellectual depth and profound introspection.

Rich in philosophical insight and literary elegance, The World as Will and Idea – Volume II is essential reading for advanced students of philosophy, literature, and intellectual history. Its themes continue to resonate in modern discussions of existentialism, psychology, aesthetics, and human consciousness. This edition preserves one of the defining works of nineteenth-century philosophy, offering readers a powerful and enduring meditation on reality, suffering, and the search for meaning.

Key Features

• Continues Schopenhauer’s landmark philosophical masterpiece.
• Expands on metaphysics, consciousness, and human existence.
• Explores the relationship between intellect and will.
• Includes influential reflections on aesthetics and music.
• Draws from both Western and Eastern philosophical traditions.
• Examines suffering, morality, and individual experience.
• A foundational text in existential and modern philosophy.
• Ideal for advanced readers and philosophy scholars.
• Rich in intellectual rigor and philosophical insight.
• A timeless contribution to metaphysical and existential thought.

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