Schopenhauer
A Very Short Introduction

Christopher Janaway’s little book on the life and philosophy of 19th century German thinker Arthur Schopenhauer makes for a most engaging and thought-provoking read. Indeed, if you are interested in literature and the arts or would like have a deeper understanding of the challenges in life we all fa......more

Read primarily to get a better fix on Mann. But Schopie is so fascinating. I am hooked now. Can't see how I am going to avoid reading W&R.......more

A very detailed look at Schopenhauer's philosophy. The author's admirable quality to let Schopenhauer himself make his case and only insert commentary when needed is to be greatly lauded. This is not to imply that the book is an easy read; the chapters on metaphysics are especially difficult to trud......more