The World as Will and Representation (The World as Will and Idea), Volume II of III

Exploring the nature of reality, Schopenhauer presents a philosophy that emphasizes the distinction between perception and true existence. He challenges the notion of understanding through the senses, advocating for the primacy of inner experiences shaped by the Will. His views diverge from Kantian ethics, focusing instead on the futility of satisfying physical and emotional desires, which he argues leads to a painful existence. This second volume of his seminal work, regarded as a significant philosophical text of the nineteenth century, delves into the pursuit of happiness and the inherent struggles of human desire.