作为意志与表象的世界（第1卷 英文版）/最经典英语文库

Arthur Schopenhauer's philosophy is built upon his philosophical ontology – 'The Will'. His representative work – 'The World as Will and Representation: Volume 1' is a comprehensive exposition of his philosophy. Through exploring Schopenhauer's view on the 'Wisdom of Life', especially through religious pursuit and practices, one can understand how one can overcome his/her will and desires, and ultimately liberate oneself from suffering. This book provides a deep insight into Schopenhauer's philosophy, and it is a must-read for those who are interested in his philosophy and its impact on Nietzsche, Wagner, Mann and even Existentialism. Schopenhauer once said: 'The World is my representation', 'The World is my Will'. This book was completed when Schopenhauer was only 28 years old, and it has since become a philosophical masterpiece that has influenced Nietzsche, Wagner, Mann and even Existentialism. This book contains all the details of Schopenhauer's philosophy, and his later works were primarily intended to explain or supplement this masterpiece. Schopenhauer, the philosopher who was known for his extreme pessimism, conquered countless successors with his philosophy of Will and his melancholy tone. He believed that 'life is like a pendulum, swinging between pain and boredom...when people attribute all pain to hell, then only boredom belongs to heaven.'