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Schopenhauer presupposes his readers to have read Kant's work before starting on this book. Are there any other works I should have perused beforehand that would enhance this reading? Which of Kant's essays would be especially useful for The World as Will and Representation? Thanks in advance!
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by Arthur Schopenhauer
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