Book description
Arthur Schopenhauer's Die Welt als Wille und Vorstellung is one of the most important philosophical works of the nineteenth century, the basic statement of one important stream of post-Kantian thought. It is without question Schopenhauer's greatest work. Conceived and published before the philosopher was 30 and expanded 25 years later,…
- Coming soon!
Why read it?
1 author picked The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 1 as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Schopenhauer is one of the 19th century’s most important, and frequently overlooked, thinkers.
His multivolume work, translated as The World as Will and Representation, or The World as Will and Idea, has had the single greatest impact on my own thinking about “the world,” and as clearly written as a German philosopher can make it, this multi-volume, sometimes appearing as one-volume abridged edition, should be on every educated reader’s bucket list.
From Charles' list on how the world may or may not be what you think it is.
If you love The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 1...
The High House
The Victorian mansion, Evenmere, is the mechanism that runs the universe.
The lamps must be lit, or the stars die. The clocks must be wound, or Time ceases. The Balance between Order and Chaos must be preserved, or Existence crumbles.
Appointed the Steward of Evenmere, Carter Anderson must learn the…
Want books like The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 1?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 1.
Browse books like The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 1
Share your top 3 reads of 2025!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,209
readers submitted
so far, will you?
📚 If you like The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 1, you might also like...
December on 5C4
Magical realism meets the magic of Christmas in this mix of Jewish, New Testament, and Santa stories–all reenacted in an urban psychiatric hospital!
On locked ward 5C4, Josh, a patient with many similarities to Jesus, is hospitalized concurrently with Nick, a patient with many similarities to Santa. The two argue…
Living On Purpose
Many people from all walks of life, even after many accomplishments and experiences, are often plagued by dissatisfaction, pervasive longing, and deep questioning. These feelings may make them wonder if they are living the life they were meant to lead.
Living on Purpose is the guidebook these people have been…
