The A to Z of Schopenhauer's Philosophy [Paperback]

The A to Z of Schopenhauer's Philosophypresents a narrative that weaves the significant events of Arthur Schopenhauer's life within the greater fabric of his existence. The chronology lists these events, the introductory essay provides an overview of his philosophical thought and his belief that philosophy was the purpose of his life, and the more than 200 dictionary entries review the key ideas, concepts, doctrines, and philosophical figures related to his thought. A comprehensive bibliography provides a list of the most frequently cited German collections of Schopenhauer's work, noteworthy German primary source materials, English translations of Schopenhauer's books, and English-language collections of essays drawn from Schopenhauer's Oeuvre. This engaging work opens the door to a better understanding of Schopenhauer's philosophy for readers of all levels.David E. Cartwrightis professor of philosophy and religious studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has edited and wrote introductions to E. F. J. Payne's translations of Schopenhauer'sOn Vision and ColorsandOn the Will in Nature. He also wrote the introduction to Payne's translation of Schopenhauer'sOn the Basis of Morality, and with Joachim T. Baer, he translated Arthur H?bscher's monumental study,Denker gegen den Strom. Schopenhauer: Gestern-Heute-Morgan. He is the director of the North American Division of the Schopenhauer Society, a division of the Internationale Schopenhauer-Gesellschaft, on whose Wissenschaftliche Leitung he has served since 1993.