The World as Will and Representation

"The World as Will and Representation" is a work by the outstanding German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (German: Arthur Schopenhauer, 1788–1860). Human nature is a source of suffering, since at the basis of any action lies an unquenchable thirst for life. Great passions give rise to great languor. Other works by Schopenhauer include "On the Will in Nature", "On the Freedom of the Will", "On t...