Schopenhauer's Buddhism : a historical-philosophical inquiry /

In a letter from May 10, 1852 to Adam von Doss, Schopenhauer declared himself a Buddhist. This book is the first study to do justice to Schopenhauer's passion for Buddhism, reconstructing the notions of Buddhism he acquired through his Buddhist readings as well as their influence on his thought...

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Main Author: Langone, Laura (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2024].
Series:Contemporary studies in idealism.
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Summary:In a letter from May 10, 1852 to Adam von Doss, Schopenhauer declared himself a Buddhist. This book is the first study to do justice to Schopenhauer's passion for Buddhism, reconstructing the notions of Buddhism he acquired through his Buddhist readings as well as their influence on his thought.
Physical Description:xxvii, 197 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-192) and index.
ISBN:9781666969504
1666969508