Weltschmerz: Pessimism in German Philosophy, 1860-1900 by Frederick C. Beiser (E

Description: Weltschmerz by Frederick C. Beiser Frederick C. Beiser presents a study of the pessimism that dominated German philosophy from the 1860s to c. 1900: the theory that life is not worth living. He explores its major defenders and chief critics, and examines how the theory redirected German philosophy away from the logic of the sciences and toward an examination of the value of life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Weltschmerz is a study of the pessimism that dominated German philosophy in the second half of the nineteenth century. Pessimism was essentially the theory that life is not worth living. This theory was introduced into German philosophy by Schopenhauer, whose philosophy became very fashionable in the 1860s. Frederick C. Beiser examines the intense and long controversy that arose from Schopenhauers pessimism, which changed the agenda of philosophy inGermany away from the logic of the sciences and toward an examination of the value of life. He examines the major defenders of pessimism (Philipp Mainländer, Eduard von Hartmann and Julius Bahnsen) and its chiefcritics, especially Eugen DÜhring and the neo-Kantians. The pessimism dispute of the second half of the century has been largely ignored in secondary literature and this book is a first attempt since the 1880s to re-examine it and to analyze the important philosophical issues raised by it. The dispute concerned the most fundamental philosophical issue of them all: whether life is worth living. Author Biography Frederick C. Beiser, Syracuse University Frederick C. Beiser was born and raised in the US, and studied in the UK at Oriel and Wolfson Colleges, Oxford. He also studied in Germany and lived in Berlin for many years, receiving stipends from the Fritz Thyssen Stiftung and the Humboldt Stiftung. He has taught in universities across the US, and is currently Professor of Philosophy at Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York. Beiser is the author of Schiller as Philosopher (OUP, 2005), Diotimas Children (OUP, 2009), The German Historicist Tradition (OUP, 2011), Late German Idealism (OUP, 2013), and The Genesis of Neo-Kantianism, 1796-1880 (OUP, 2014). Table of Contents Introduction1: The Schopenhauer Legacy2: Schopenhauers Metaphysics3: Schopenhauers Pessimism4: The Illusion of Redemption5: Julius Frauenstädt: Apostle and Critic6: The Optimism of Eugen DÜhring7: The Optimistic Pessimism of Eduard von Hartmann8: The Pessimism Controversy, 1870-18909: Mainländers Philosophy of Redemption10: The Pessimistic Worldview of Julius BahnsenBibliography Review Beisers book is delightful, clear and thorough. It is written in the best style of historians of philosophy. * Sergio Valverde, Phenomenological Reviews * Long Description Weltschmerz is a study of the pessimism that dominated German philosophy in the second half of the nineteenth century. Pessimism was essentially the theory that life is not worth living. This theory was introduced into German philosophy by Schopenhauer, whose philosophy became very fashionable in the 1860s. Frederick C. Beiser examines the intense and long controversy that arose from Schopenhauers pessimism, which changed the agenda of philosophy inGermany away from the logic of the sciences and toward an examination of the value of life. He examines the major defenders of pessimism (Philipp Mainl Review Quote "Beisers book is delightful, clear and thorough. It is written in the best style of historians of philosophy." -- Sergio Valverde, Phenomenological Reviews "Beiser has made an important contribution to our understanding of nineteenth-century German philosophy that should be required reading of anyone who seeks to understand the full story of the German philosophical tradition in this century. It paints a detailed, rich, fascinating picture of a hitherto forgotten controversy, and one that deals with issues of value and meaning in life that touch us all."--Sandra Shapshay, Notre Dame Philosophical Review "Overall, this is another excellent book by Beiser, unearthing another major, overlooked controversy in the history of philosophy, with a cast of insightful philosophers making arguments that deserve continued attention. Throughout, Beiser balances accessibility to non-specialists and substantive engagement with important secondary literature on Schopenhauer. He not only explains the views of the participants in this great philosophical drama, but inserts himself-and his readers-into that drama. He describes systems, arguments, and objections so richly that I often found myself interjecting my own thoughts about how one or another philosopher might respond to various objections."--Patrick R. Frierson, Journal of the History of Philosophy Feature New work from a leading authority in the fieldExplores a fascinating but long-neglected subjectRe-orients the study of German philosophy around a classical questionIlluminates the work of many forgotten philosophers Details ISBN0198822650 Author Frederick C. Beiser Pages 320 Publisher Oxford University Press Year 2018 ISBN-10 0198822650 ISBN-13 9780198822653 Format Paperback Imprint Oxford University Press Subtitle Pessimism in German Philosophy, 1860-1900 Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 193 Birth 1949 Short Title Weltschmerz Language English Publication Date 2018-09-27 UK Release Date 2018-09-27 NZ Release Date 2018-09-27 Alternative 9780198768715 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2018-10-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123745947;

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