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Essays and Aphorisms (Penguin Classics)
by Schopenhauer, Arthur (Hollingdale, R. J. – Translator)
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- ISBN 10
- 0140442278
- ISBN 13
- 9780140442274
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Penguin, Harmondsworth, Middlesex, 1984. Reprint. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Introduction by translator, List of correspondences. Illustrated paperback binding with white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Quoting from the rear panel blurb " ... This selection of Schopenhauer's thoughts on religion, ethics, politics, women, suicide, books, and many other themes is taken from Parerga and Paralipomena, which he published in 1851. <snip> in his able introduction to a philosophy which is always readable, R. J. Hollingdale explains both the rational and psychological setting for Schopenhauer's thought, and shows why such a monument of obstinacy, pessimism, and misogyny exercised so profound an influence in the late 19th century." ." Rubbing of the book edges and panels with light tanning of the text block edges and pages. Size: 12 mo (standard paperback). 237, [3] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Essays & Literary Criticism; France; 16th century; Philosophy. ISBN: 0140442278. ISBN/EAN: 9780140442274. Dewey Code: 844.3. Inventory No: 0290026. . 9780140442274
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- Title
- Essays and Aphorisms (Penguin Classics)
- Author
- Schopenhauer, Arthur (Hollingdale, R. J. – Translator)
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0140442278
- ISBN 13
- 9780140442274
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Place of Publication
- Harmondsworth, Middlesex
- Date Published
- 1984
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Montaigne, Michel de, 1533-1592 -- Translations into English, Dewey: 844.3 Essays & Literary Criticism; France; 16th century; Philosophy. Unbranded ISBN: 0140442278 EAN: 9780140442274 Schopenhauer, Arthur (Hollingdale, R. J. – Tran
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