Arthur Schopenhauer: His Life and His Philosophy

Arthur Schopenhauer: His Life and His Philosophy is a book written by Helen Zimmern that explores the life and philosophical ideas of the famous German philosopher, Arthur Schopenhauer. The book begins with a detailed biography of Schopenhauer, tracing his life from his childhood to his death, and includes information about his family, education, travels, and personal relationships. The second part of the book delves into Schopenhauer's philosophical ideas, including his views on metaphysics, ethics, aesthetics, and religion. Zimmern explains Schopenhauer's concept of the will-to-live, his belief in the inherent suffering of existence, and his pessimistic outlook on life. She also explores his influence on other philosophers, such as Friedrich Nietzsche and Martin Heidegger.Throughout the book, Zimmern provides insightful analysis and interpretation of Schopenhauer's ideas, making them accessible to readers who may not be familiar with his work. The book is well-researched and includes extensive references and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, Arthur Schopenhauer: His Life and His Philosophy is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in philosophy or the life of this influential thinker.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.