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World as Will and Idea Volume 1

World as Will and Idea Volume 1

Written by: Arthur Schopenhauer
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 In this enlightening exploration, Schopenhauer introduces the concept of will, a term that embodies humanitys deepest impulses—desire, striving, wanting, effort, and urging. His philosophy reveals that all of nature, including human existence, is driven by an unquenchable will to life, which paradoxically leads to our suffering. The relentless pursuit of more is the root of this pain. Schopenhauer also delves into the notion of representation (Vorstellung), referring to the mental images we form of objects perceived as separate from our minds. This includes our own bodies, which he termed the immediate object, given its closest connection to our consciousness housed in the brain. (Summary by Wikipedia)Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion
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  • 042 - Fourth Book The World As Will Second AspectParagraph 68 Part 1

    042 - Fourth Book The World As Will Second AspectParagraph 68 Part 1
    Feb 19 2026
    In this enlightening exploration, Schopenhauer introduces the concept of will, a term that embodies humanitys deepest impulses—desire, striving, wanting, effort, and urging. His philosophy reveals that all of nature, including human existence, is driven by an unquenchable will to life, which paradoxically leads to our suffering. The relentless pursuit of more is the root of this pain. Schopenhauer also delves into the notion of representation (Vorstellung), referring to the mental images we form of objects perceived as separate from our minds. This includes our own bodies, which he termed the immediate object, given its closest connection to our consciousness housed in the brain. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    38 mins
  • 041 - Fourth Book The World As Will Second AspectParagraph 66 67

    041 - Fourth Book The World As Will Second AspectParagraph 66 67
    Feb 18 2026
    In this enlightening exploration, Schopenhauer introduces the concept of will, a term that embodies humanitys deepest impulses—desire, striving, wanting, effort, and urging. His philosophy reveals that all of nature, including human existence, is driven by an unquenchable will to life, which paradoxically leads to our suffering. The relentless pursuit of more is the root of this pain. Schopenhauer also delves into the notion of representation (Vorstellung), referring to the mental images we form of objects perceived as separate from our minds. This includes our own bodies, which he termed the immediate object, given its closest connection to our consciousness housed in the brain. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    27 mins
  • 040 - Fourth Book The World As Will Second AspectParagraph 65

    040 - Fourth Book The World As Will Second AspectParagraph 65
    Feb 17 2026
    In this enlightening exploration, Schopenhauer introduces the concept of will, a term that embodies humanitys deepest impulses—desire, striving, wanting, effort, and urging. His philosophy reveals that all of nature, including human existence, is driven by an unquenchable will to life, which paradoxically leads to our suffering. The relentless pursuit of more is the root of this pain. Schopenhauer also delves into the notion of representation (Vorstellung), referring to the mental images we form of objects perceived as separate from our minds. This includes our own bodies, which he termed the immediate object, given its closest connection to our consciousness housed in the brain. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    32 mins
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