Discover a key work of 19th-century philosophy

The World as Will and Representation by Arthur Schopenhauer is a cornerstone of modern philosophy and a seminal work that shaped post-Kantian thought. This volume offers a unique opportunity to delve into the profound connections between human perception and reality.

An important philosophical work with a new translation

The first volume of the book, originally published before Schopenhauer's thirtieth birthday, encapsulates a lifetime of philosophical inquiry. The new translation by E. F. J. Payne from 1958 provides accuracy and quality that markedly surpass the older version. Payne corrects nearly a thousand errors and omissions of the previous translation and based his text on the definitive 1937 German edition. Thanks to this, the edition is an invaluable aid for both students and teachers of philosophy.

The work presents original quotations in several languages and includes a comprehensive index of 2,500 entries, greatly facilitating search and navigation of the text. This combination of precise translation and extensive supplementary material makes this edition the most suitable choice for demanding readers and specialists.

What do you get when you purchase this book?

• An authoritative philosophical work that influenced entire currents of 19th-century philosophy
• A high-quality, carefully prepared translation by E. F. J. Payne without errors and omissions
• The definitive 1937 German edition as the basis for the translation
• An extensive index of 2,500 entries for easy navigation of the text
• Originality including quotations in several languages that clarify the context

Main product features

• Philosophical work by Arthur Schopenhauer from the 19th century
• The first volume of an extensive and influential text
• New English translation from 1958 by E. F. J. Payne
• Based on the definitive 1937 German edition
• Includes an extensive index and quotations in many languages