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Discover the profound philosophical journey in 'In the Presence of Schopenhauer', a captivating work by renowned novelist Michel Houellebecq. This book delves into the intricate relationship between Houellebecq and German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, exploring how Schopenhauer's radical pessimism and insights into human suffering shaped the lens through which Houellebecq views the human condition. As an essential addition to philosophical literature, this volume showcases Houellebecq's exploration of life's complexities and the enduring influence of Schopenhauer on contemporary thought. With a brand-new condition and a 2020 publication by John Wiley & Sons, this 100-page compelling read offers a unique perspective for philosophy lovers and literary enthusiasts alike. The book features Houellebecq's translated commentary alongside Schopenhauer's significant philosophical contributions, making it a must-have on the shelves of anyone interested in existential thought and the philosophy of pessimism. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509543250
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 100
Description:
The work of Michel Houellebecq “ one of the most widely read and controversial novelists of our time “ is marked by the thought of Schopenhauer. When Houellebecq came across a copy of Schopenhauer's Aphorisms in a library in his mid-twenties, he was bowled over by it and he hunted down a copy of his major philosophical work, The World as Will and Representation. Houellebecq found in Schopenhauer “ the radical pessimist, the chronicler of human suffering, the lonely misanthrope “ a powerful conception of the human condition and of the future that awaits us, and when Houellebecq™s first writings appeared in the early 1990s, the influence of Schopenhauer was everywhere apparent But it was only much later, in 2005, that Houellebecq began to translate and write a commentary on Schopenhauer™s work. He thought of turning it into a book but soon abandoned the idea and the text remained unpublished until 2017. Now available in English for the first time, In the Presence of Schopenhauer is the story of a remarkable encounter between a novelist and a philosopher and a testimony to the deep and enduring impact of Schopenhauer™s philosophy on one of France™s greatest living writers.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509543250
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 100
Description:
The work of Michel Houellebecq “ one of the most widely read and controversial novelists of our time “ is marked by the thought of Schopenhauer. When Houellebecq came across a copy of Schopenhauer's Aphorisms in a library in his mid-twenties, he was bowled over by it and he hunted down a copy of his major philosophical work, The World as Will and Representation. Houellebecq found in Schopenhauer “ the radical pessimist, the chronicler of human suffering, the lonely misanthrope “ a powerful conception of the human condition and of the future that awaits us, and when Houellebecq™s first writings appeared in the early 1990s, the influence of Schopenhauer was everywhere apparent But it was only much later, in 2005, that Houellebecq began to translate and write a commentary on Schopenhauer™s work. He thought of turning it into a book but soon abandoned the idea and the text remained unpublished until 2017. Now available in English for the first time, In the Presence of Schopenhauer is the story of a remarkable encounter between a novelist and a philosopher and a testimony to the deep and enduring impact of Schopenhauer™s philosophy on one of France™s greatest living writers.