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Weiqing asked this question about The World as Will and Representation, Volume I:
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!
Joe Sabet I’d suggest Kant’s Prolegomena, and there’s his Barnes and Noble intro to logic. Both are around or less than a hundred pages. I wouldn’t first jump t…moreI’d suggest Kant’s Prolegomena, and there’s his Barnes and Noble intro to logic. Both are around or less than a hundred pages. I wouldn’t first jump to Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason. That’s insane. Schop’s PSR book is essential too(less)
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