Parerga and Paralipomena: Short Philosophical EssaysVolume One in Bloomington, MN

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 different subject-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.