The Story of Philosophy. Schopenhauer

In "The Story of Philosophy: Schopenhauer," Will Durant examines the life and philosophies of the influential 19th-century German thinker, Arthur Schopenhauer. Focusing on his key text, "The World as Will and Representation," Durant explains Schopenhauer's profound pessimism and his view that an irrational will underlies reality, leading to human suffering. The audiobook also explores Schopenhauer's influences from Eastern thought and Kant, while highlighting the philosopher's complex perspective on aesthetics and compassion as temporary reprieves from life's harshness. Ultimately, Durant provides a comprehensive introduction to Schopenhauer's significant impact on modern philosophical discourse.