Schopenhauer. For Those Who Want to Do Everything

Arthur Schopenhauer, the German irrationalist philosopher, is one of the central figures of 19th-century post-classical philosophy. Although during his lifetime his pessimistic views did not receive broad support, later they gained significant attention and influenced such figures as F. Nietzsche, T. Mann, and R. Wagner. Schopenhauer’s observations and ideas remain relevant and modern, even though they can sometimes seem unusual. What is the power of his philosophy? The book’s authors believe that to understand philosophy, it’s important to recognize both the fate and the life of the philosopher himself. This edition provides information that will help you form a complete picture of the life and teachings of this outstanding thinker.