.  The World as Will and Representation is the central work of the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. The first edition was published in December 0000, and the second expanded edition in 0000. In 0000, an abridged version was edited by Thomas Mann.  The World as Will and Representation is the central work of the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. The first edition was published in December 0000, and the second expanded edition in 0000. In 0000, an abridged version was edited by Thomas Mann.