Discover the profound world of philosophy with Arthur Schopenhauer's classic!

The World as Will and Representation 2 is an indispensable title for anyone wishing to delve into the central ideas of 19th-century post-Kantian philosophy. This book represents Arthur Schopenhauer's crowning work and summarizes his lifelong thoughts in a deep and provocative text.

Schopenhauer's work, first published before the author reached thirty and later expanded, in this English edition presents E. F. J. Payne's 1958 transcription, which corrects nearly a thousand errors and omissions of the previous translation and is based on the definitive 1937 German edition. This edition is additionally complemented by an extensive index and translations of numerous quotations from several languages, making it an ideal choice for students, teachers, and all those interested in philosophy.

The advantages this edition offers include translation accuracy, textual correctness with respect to the historical edition, and detailed guidance through complex ideas thanks to the comprehensive index and multilingual quotations.

Why buy this book?

• The most comprehensive English translation with corrections and additions
• A key work of post-Kantian philosophy and Schopenhauer
• Includes an extensive index and numerous quotations for better orientation
• Suitable for students, teachers, and philosophical enthusiasts
• An important historical and philosophical document of lasting value

Key product features

• Translation based on the definitive 1937 German edition
• Corrections of nearly 1,000 errors and omissions from the previous translation
• The first English edition to include the text's extensive multilingual quotations
• Comprehensive index comprising approximately 2,500 entries
• Overall length and structure corresponding to the original philosophical work