Description

A Companion to Schopenhauer provides a comprehensive guide to all the important facets of Schopenhauer's philosophy. The volume contains 26 newly commissioned essays by prominent Schopenhauer scholars working in the field today.

A thoroughly comprehensive guide to the life, work, and thought of Arthur Schopenhauer
Demonstrates the range of Schopenhauer's work and illuminates the debates it has generated
26 newly commissioned essays by some of the most prominent Schopenhauer scholars working today reflect the very latest trends in Schopenhauer scholarship
Covers the full range of historical and philosophical perspectives on Schopenhauer's work
Discusses his seminal contributions to our understanding of knowledge, perception, morality, science, logic and mathematics, Platonic Ideas, the unconscious, aesthetic experience, art, colours, sexuality, will, compassion, pessimism, tragedy, pleasure, and happiness