Schopenhauer's Fourfold Root

This volume collects 12 essays by various contributors on the subject of the importance and influence of Schopenhauers doctoral dissertation (On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason) for both Schopenhauers more well-known philosophy and the ongoing discussion of the subject of the principle of sufficient reason. The contributions deal with the historical context of Schopenhauers reflections, their relationship to (transcendental) idealism, the insights they hold for Schopenhauers views of consciousness and sensation, and how they illuminate Schopenhauers theory of action. This is the first full-length, English volume on Schopenhauers Fourfold Root and its relevance for Schopenhauers philosophy. The thought-provoking essays collected in this volume will undoubtedly enrich the burgeoning field of Schopenhauer-studies.