The World as Will and Idea Volume 1


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The World as Will and Idea presents Arthur Schopenhauer's profound exploration of the nature of existence, where he posits that the driving force behind all life is an insatiable will. This philosophical work delves into the concepts of desire, striving, and the inherent suffering that arises from our relentless pursuit of fulfillment.

Schopenhauer articulates a duality in human experience: the will, which propels us forward, and the representation, the mental images we form of the world around us. He argues that our desires lead to suffering, as the quest for more often leaves us unfulfilled. This tension between will and representation forms the crux of his philosophical inquiry.

Rich in insight, The World as Will and Idea challenges readers to reflect on the nature of their own desires and the impact of these on their lives. Schopenhauer's work remains a cornerstone of philosophical thought, offering a unique perspective that distinguishes it from other philosophical texts of its time.

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00 - Translators' Preface. 2:38 Read by sid
01 - Preface To The First Edition. 16:16 Read by Bill Boerst
02 - Preface To The Second Edition. 29:25 Read by Bill Boerst
03 - First Book. The World As Idea. First Aspect.1 - 4 34:14 Read by Pamela Krantz
04 - First Book. The World As Idea. First Aspect. 5- 6 36:16 Read by Bill Boerst
05 - First Book. The World As Idea. First Aspect. 7 30:12 Read by Bill Boerst
06 - First Book. The World As Idea. First Aspect 8 14:39 Read by doonaboon
07 - First Book. The World As Idea. First Aspect 9 30:21 Read by Bill Boerst
08 - First Book. The World As Idea. First Aspect 10 & 12 26:01 Read by Bill Boerst
09 - First Book. The World As Idea. First Aspect 13 & 14 37:04 Read by Mary Schneider
10 - First Book. The World As Idea. First Aspect 15 47:53 Read by Mary Schneider
11 - First Book. The World As Idea. First Aspect 16 25:28 Read by Mary Schneider
12 - Second Book. The World As Will. First Aspect. 17 to 19 36:49 Read by Pamela Krantz
13 - Second Book. The World As Will. First Aspect. 20 & 23 38:26 Read by Bill Boerst
14 - Second Book. The World As Will. First Aspect. 24 , 25 33:58 Read by Bill Boerst
15 - Second Book. The World As Will. First Aspect. 26 27:45 Read by Delmar H Dolbier
16 - Second Book. The World As Will. First Aspect. 27 part1 13:19 Read by Bellona Times
17 - Second Book. The World As Will. First Aspect. 27 part 2 24:56 Read by sid
18 - Second Book. The World As Will. First Aspect.28 & 29 46:05 Read by Lucretia B.
19 - Third Book. The World As Idea. Second Aspect.Paragraph 30 to 33 29:09 Read by Chiquito Crasto
20 - Third Book. The World As Idea. Second Aspect.Paragraph 34 & 35 19:22 Read by Chiquito Crasto
21 - Third Book. The World As Idea. Second Aspect.Paragraph 36 33:58 Read by Chiquito Crasto
22 - Third Book. The World As Idea. Second Aspect.Paragraph 37 & 39 43:40 Read by Chiquito Crasto
23 - Third Book. The World As Idea. Second Aspect.Paragraph 40 to 43 35:45 Read by Chiquito Crasto
24 - Third Book. The World As Idea. Second Aspect.Paragraph 44 to 46 32:32 Read by Chiquito Crasto
25 - Third Book. The World As Idea. Second Aspect.Paragraph 47 to 49 23:00 Read by Chiquito Crasto
26 - Third Book. The World As Idea. Second Aspect.Paragraph 50 17:45 Read by Chiquito Crasto
27 - Third Book. The World As Idea. Second Aspect.Paragraph 51 37:39 Read by Chiquito Crasto
28 - Third Book. The World As Idea. Second Aspect.Paragraph 52 36:51 Read by Chiquito Crasto
29 - Fourth Book. The World As Will. Second Aspect.Paragraph 53 11:46 Read by Pamela Krantz
30 - Fourth Book. The World As Will. Second Aspect.Paragraph 54 38:49 Read by Pamela Krantz
31 - Fourth Book. The World As Will. Second Aspect.Paragraph 55 Part 1 38:37 Read by Pamela Krantz
32 - Fourth Book. The World As Will. Second Aspect.Paragraph Part 2 28:14 Read by Pamela Krantz
33 - Fourth Book. The World As Will. Second Aspect.Paragraph 56 to 57 44:33 Read by MaxSitting
34 - Fourth Book. The World As Will. Second Aspect.Paragraph 58 to 59 22:34 Read by gassumpcao
35 - Fourth Book. The World As Will. Second Aspect.Paragraph 60 & 61 23:44 Read by gassumpcao
36 - Fourth Book. The World As Will. Second Aspect.Paragraph 62 Part 1 33:33 Read by Cynthia Moyer
37 - Fourth Book. The World As Will. Second Aspect.Paragraph 62 Part 2 35:00 Read by Cynthia Moyer
38 - Fourth Book. The World As Will. Second Aspect.Paragraph 63 & 64 34:29 Read by Cynthia Moyer
39 - Fourth Book. The World As Will. Second Aspect.Paragraph 65 32:24 Read by Cynthia Moyer
40 - Fourth Book. The World As Will. Second Aspect.Paragraph 66 & 67 27:19 Read by Moromis
41 - Fourth Book. The World As Will. Second Aspect.Paragraph 68 Part 1 38:12 Read by Cynthia Moyer
42 - Fourth Book. The World As Will. Second Aspect.Paragraph 68 Part 2 41:10 Read by Cynthia Moyer
43 - Fourth Book. The World As Will. Second Aspect.Paragraph 69 & 70 39:00 Read by Cynthia Moyer
44 - Fourth Book. The World As Will. Second Aspect.Paragraph 71 10:10 Read by April Gonzales

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