Persuasive and humane, this classic offers Schopenhauer's fullest examination of ethical themes. A defiance of Kant's ethics of duty, it proclaims compassion as the basis of morality and outlines a perspective on ethics in which passion and desire correspond to different moral characters, behaviors, and worldviews.
The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 1 by Arthur Schopenhauer Volume 1 of the definitive English translation of one of the most important philosophical works of the 19th century, the basic statement in one important stream of post-Kantian thought.
The World as Will and Representation, Vol. 2 by Arthur Schopenhauer Volume 2 of the definitive English translation of one of the most important philosophical works of the 19th century, the basic statement in one important stream of post-Kantian thought
Essay on the Freedom of the Will by Arthur Schopenhauer, Konstantin Kolenda Brilliant and elegant in its treatment, Schopenhauer's 1839 essay on free will and determinism still remains relevant to modern readers. A useful introduction to the philosopher's work for students of philosophy or religion.
An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation by Jeremy Bentham A classic of both philosophy and jurisprudence, this 1789 work articulates an important statement of the foundations of utilitarian philosophy. It also represents a pioneering study of crime and punishment.
Suffering, Suicide and Immortality: Eight Essays from The Parerga by Arthur Schopenhauer, T. Bailey Saunders This 1851 essay collection offers concise statements of the unifying principles of Schopenhauer's thinking, as well as an accessible approach to his main thesis, as stated in The World as Will and Representation.
The Wisdom of Life by Arthur Schopenhauer, T. Bailey Saunders In this essay from his final work, Parerga und Paralipomena (1851), the philosopher examines the ways in which life can be arranged to derive the highest degree of pleasure and success.
