Arthur Schopenhauer, Dr. Mark Stone
Arthur Schopenhauer, Dr. Mark Stone
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Arthur Schopenhauer
The Giants of Philosophy Series

Author: Dr. Mark Stone

Narrator: Charlton Heston

Unabridged: 2 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2007

Categories: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Synopsis

Arthur Schopenhauer was the most articulate and influential pessimist in the history of human thought. He was convinced that the space and time of ordinary life is an illusion, that the world consists of two aspects: representation (visible appearances) and will (hidden reality). Will is a unitary, blind, irrational force underlying all nature and expressing itself throughout it. Since human actions are blindly propelled by this will, not reason, prescriptive ethical rules have little force. Our will to live is a continuing cycle of want, temporary fulfillment, and more want. New desires replace any satisfied ones, so no lasting happiness is possible. The Giants of Philosophy series is a collection of dramatic presentations, in understandable language, of the concerns, questions, interests, and overall outlook of the worlds great philosophers and philosophical traditions. Special emphasis on clear and relevant explanations gives you a new arsenal of insights toward living a better life.

Reviews

Goodreads review by - Jared - on February 07, 2017

These Giant's of Philosophy series are awesome! They begin by providing the background context of the philosopher's life. This is very important, so that one can understand the perspectives and biases that the philosopher may or may not have. Then they move on to a watered down summery of their vari......more

Goodreads review by Maxfield on February 03, 2012

Really excellent overview. Massive bonus: narrated by Charlton Heston.......more

Goodreads review by Noel on January 18, 2022

Uber quick read and quick introduction to Schopenhauer's contribution to philosophy - the concept of Will, the important of aesthetics over science, and a constructivist view of the world (if we didn't have noses, we would not have the construct of odor, smell etc. The Wachowski sisters (the creator......more

Goodreads review by P on May 18, 2021

A well-written, concise description of the thinking behind Schopenhauer's philosophy, particularly in how he differed from many of the other great minds of his era, eg., Kant, Hegel, et al. Of course, any time you dig into philosophy and philosophers, you have to be prepared for what seems to be thei......more

Goodreads review by Chris on December 05, 2022

I’ll keep this one short and sweet. I’ve been curious about Schopenhauer’s philosophy and wanted a short and sweet intro. This did the trick. I’ll definitely read some more in-depth stuff at some point.......more

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