Arthur Schopenhauer [[electronic resource] /] / Peter B. Lewis
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| Autore: |
Lewis Peter B
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| Titolo: |
Arthur Schopenhauer [[electronic resource] /] / Peter B. Lewis
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| Pubblicazione: | London, : Reaktion Books, 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (194 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 193 |
| Soggetto topico: | Philosophers - Germany |
| Note generali: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Nota di contenuto: | Arthur Schopenhauer Cover; Imprint page; Contents; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. The Sins of the Father; 2. A High Mountain Road; 3. Dr Schopenhauer; 4. The Great Work; 5. The Art of Genius; 6. The Mystery of Compassion; 7. The Sage of Frankfurt; 8. Posterity will erect monuments to me'; References; Bibliography; Acknowledgements; Photo Acknowledgements |
| Sommario/riassunto: | Philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) is usually remembered for his pessimism. His most influential work, The World as Will and Representation, concluded that no human desires can ever be fully satisfied. But as Peter B. Lewis shows in this new critical biography, Schopenhauer in fact advocated ways-via artistic, moral, and ascetic forms of awareness-to overcome the frustration-filled and fundamentally painful human condition. Offering a concise introduction to the life and work of this German philosopher, Arthur Schopenhauer explores a man who devoted his life to arti |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Arthur Schopenhauer |
| ISBN: | 1-78023-069-9 |
| 1-299-19097-9 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910779598403321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
| Opac: | Controlla la disponibilità qui |
Serie:
Critical lives (London, England)