Arthur Schopenhauer

SCHOPENHAUER, ARTHUR, 1788 to 1860

Arthur Schopenhauer

German philosopher.

Books
9
Editions tracked
9
First editions
4
Nationality
Kingdom of Prussia
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Arthur Schopenhauer books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1962The Will to LiveDoubleday
  2. 1970Essays and AphorismsPenguin Books
  3. 2004The Art of Always Being RightGibson Square Books
  4. 2015The Art of Being RightCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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What order should I read Arthur Schopenhauer's books in?

In publication order they begin with Parerga and Paralipomena (1851), then The World As Will and Idea (1883) and Studies in Pessimism (1890). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Arthur Schopenhauer's first book?

The earliest book we list is Parerga and Paralipomena, first published in 1851.

When was Arthur Schopenhauer born?

Arthur Schopenhauer was born in 1788 and died in 1860.

How many Arthur Schopenhauer books does MyVolumes track?

We track 9 books by Arthur Schopenhauer across 9 editions, 4 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Arthur Schopenhauer book is a first edition?

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