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On the Suffering of the World Paperback – December 8, 2020

by Arthur Schopenhauer (Author), Eugene Thacker (Editor)
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A NEW YORK TIMES 'NEW & NOTEWORTHY' BOOK

"Thacker's introductory essay insightfully sketches the biographical and intellectual context of Schopenhauer's distinctly zestful reflections on the vanity of life, the fear of death and humankind's place in the universe."
-- The Washington Post

"Here, finally, is a version of Schopenhauer which feels condensed enough to approach. No longer does one have to sacrifice too much of one's life to find out why it's not worth living."
--The New Humanist
 

On the Suffering of the World is a collection of the later writings of Arthur Schopenhauer, known for their incisive, aphoristic style and dark, pessimistic view of human existence.

Edited and with an introduction by Eugene Thacker, On the Suffering of the World comprises a core selection of Schopenhauer's later writings, gathered together for the first time in print.

These texts, produced during the last decades of Schopenhauer's long life, reveal a unique kind of philosophy, expressed in a singular style. Eschewing the tradition of dry, totalizing, academic philosophy prevalent during the time, Schopenhauer's later writings mark a shift towards a philosophy of aphorisms, fragments, anecdotes and observations, written in a literary style that is by turns antagonistic, resigned, confessional, and filled with all the fragile contours of an intellectual memoir. Here Schopenhauer allows himself to pose challenging questions regarding the fate of the human species, the role of suffering in the world, and the rift between self and world that increasingly has come to define human existence, to this day. It is these writings of Schopenhauer that later generations of artists, poets, musicians, and philosophers would identify as exemplifying the pessimism of their era, and perhaps of our own as well.

On the Suffering of the World is presented with an introduction that places Schopenhauer's thought in its intellectual context, while also connecting it to contemporary concerns over climate change, the anthropocene, and the spectre of human extinction. The book also includes a bibliography and chronology of Schopenhauer's life.
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A NEW YORK TIMES 'NEW & NOTEWORTHY' BOOK

"Thacker's introductory essay insightfully sketches the biographical and intellectual context of Schopenhauer's distinctly zestful reflections on the vanity of life, the fear of death and humankind's place in the universe."
-- The Washington Post

"Here, finally, is a version of Schopenhauer which feels condensed enough to approach. No longer does one have to sacrifice too much of one's life to find out why it's not worth living."
--The New Humanist

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Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) was a German philosopher, known for his book The World as Will and Representation. Though he never accepted such labels, his philosophy is known for its pessimistic view of existence in general, and for its misanthropy regarding human beings in particular. Influenced by Western thinkers such as Immanuel Kant and Meister Eckhart, he was also deeply influenced by classical Indian, Buddhist, and Chinese philosophies, and is one of the first Western thinkers to have undertaken a genuinely comparative philosophy. In the last years of his long life, he enjoyed playing the flute, walking his dog, and grumbling under his breath.

Eugene Thacker is the author of several books, including In The Dust of This Planet (Zero Books, 2011) and Infinite Resignation (Repeater Books, 2018). He is Professor at The New School in New York City.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Repeater (December 8, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 191346203X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1913462031
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.93 x 0.92 x 7.75 inches
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Schopenhauer is timelessly brilliant in his examinations of the truths of existence. His sourcing, observations, originality, and writing style have a way of flying off the page to punch you in the chest, forever unmatched. Also, just a high-quality book. If you’re worried it’s a cheapo version, quell your fears - it’s a very good copy.
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Schopenhauer is timelessly brilliant in his examinations of the truths of existence. His sourcing, observations, originality, and writing style have a way of flying off the page to punch you in the chest, forever unmatched. Also, just a high-quality book. If you’re worried it’s a cheapo version, quell your fears - it’s a very good copy.
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Schopenhauer is timelessly brilliant in his examinations of the truths of existence. His sourcing, observations, originality, and writing style have a way of flying off the page to punch you in the chest, forever unmatched. Also, just a high-quality book. If you’re worried it’s a cheapo version, quell your fears - it’s a very good copy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Read this in a time of Now! Amazing
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This is a wonderful insightful book. The editor did a wonderful job with the introduction and Schopenhauer never fails with his insights and philosophy. A must read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars It has arrived and appears in good form
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2021
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It has arrived. I am not privy as to why, yet i continue to post my reply. I like reading, you should try; it is over, i say goodbye.
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Donnie Vance
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Throughout
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I only decided to purchase this book after taking an introductory class over philosophy, and learning that I had a massive fascination in the field. After asking a buddy of mine who was a philosophy major what she'd recommend to start with, I was told to dive into this piece (As well as other works by Schopenhauer). That being said, this was my first, 100% voluntary read of any philosophical work.

From what little I do know, and from what little I've already studied, I can very easily say that this is one of the more "bittersweet" reads I've consumed. While Schopenhauer constantly gets a reputation as being an extremely "negative" mind, it's also true that his philosophy is not made without support. What I found most interesting about "On The Suffering of The World" was how broad and objective Schopenhauer's takes on free will, metaphysics, suffering, and gender were; He fuses eastern and western schools of thought and spiritual practices, but noticeably tends to attack western ideas and beliefs more than anything else (taking a rather critical approach to judaism, islam, and the church when compared to brahmanism/buddhism/native beliefs)

All in all, I feel as if this piece and the philosophy within it is like back pain. You can feel it, but you want to convince yourself that it isn't there or that it'll go away on its own if you read enough blogs telling you so and lie to yourself about it. Yeah, it hurts to confront painful truths - but one cannot heal properly until they do.
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4.0 out of 5 stars IT WAS EASILY READABLE.
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ITS A GREAT READ FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN PHILOSOPHY.THE DEEP PESSMISTIC VIEW OF LIFE.SCHOPHAUER VIEWS ABOUT LIFE ARE INTERESTING.
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bettina
4.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Thacker's editing leaves much to be desired!
Reviewed in Canada on November 26, 2023
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A book for all, especially in these End Times. Quite a dense work and made somewhat more challenging due, in good measure, to Mr. Thacker's careless and/or incompetent editing. I could cite multiple examples, but I have neither the time nor the inclination. Perhaps I shall at some future date. In any case, although a frequent annoyance, I managed to clear the obstacles. Thank you.
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Evan M Hera
2.0 out of 5 stars I am unsure about the editor and publisher
Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2024
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I am not familiar with the editor or the publisher. I wish there was a more reliable print of this work.
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