Parerga and Paralipomena: Short Philosophical Essays Volume I: Parerga

This is the only complete English translation of one of the most significant and fascinating works of the great philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860). The Parerga (Volume 1) are six long essays; the Paralipomena (Volume 2) are shorter writings arranged under thirty-one differentsubject-headings. These works won widespread attention with their publication in 1851, helping to secure lasting international fame for Schopenhauer. Indeed, their intellectual vigor, literary power, and rich diversity are still extraordinary even today.Schopenhauer, Arthur is the author of 'Parerga and Paralipomena: Short Philosophical Essays Volume I: Parerga', published 1980 under ISBN 9780198246343 and ISBN 019824634X.