Schopenhauer and the Wild Years of Philosophy
Schopenhauer (1788-1860) was a contemporary of the great German philosophers Kant, Fichte, and Hegel, who broke from the ideological traditions of his day to espouse a unique doctrine of pessimism and individualism. His writings represent an almost Romantic counterpoint to the abstract system-building that culminated in the work of Hegel. Safranski's comprehensive biography of this complex and fascinating man unfolds within a richly detailed portrayal of German literary and intellectual life in the 19th century. This lively blend of biography and historical narrative makes it an excellent choice for interesed general readers as well as serious students of philosophy. This book is sure to become a standard work on Schopenhauer and is highly recommended.-Raymond Frey, Bergen Community Coll., Paramus, N.J.Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.