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Decoding Schopenhauer’s Metaphysics

The Key to Understanding How It Solves the Hard Problem of Consciousness and the Paradoxes of Quantum Mechanics

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Decoding Schopenhauer’s Metaphysics

By: Bernardo Kastrup
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First proposed more than 200 years ago, Schopenhauer's extraordinarily prescient metaphysics - if understood along the lines thoroughly elucidated and substantiated in this volume - offer powerful answers not only to the paradoxes of quantum mechanics, but also to modern philosophical dilemmas such as the hard problem of consciousness - which plagues mainstream physicalism - and the subject combination problem - which plagues constitutive panpsychism. This invaluable treasure of the Western philosophical canon has eluded us so far because Schopenhauer's argument has been consistently misunderstood and misrepresented, even at the hands of presumed experts. Hoping to change this situation, Decoding Schopenhauer's Metaphysics offers a conceptual framework, a decoding key for unlocking the sense of Schopenhauer's metaphysical contentions in a way that renders them mutually consistent. With this key in mind, even those who earlier dismissed Schopenhauer's metaphysics should be able to return to it with fresh eyes and at last grasp its meaning. And for those as yet unacquainted with Schopenhauerian thought, this volume offers a succinct and accessible entry path.

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A little gem!

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At long last, after much struggle and frustration over Schopenhauer’s magnum opus, all is clear now. Many thanks to the author.

A concise and erudite work of genius

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Anyone even remotely interested in the history of philosophy, the specific writings of Schopenhauer, or the tangled web of metaphysics more broadly will likely adore this book. Keep in mind, though: this is serious stuff. A reader with no prior experience - or perhaps very little - thinking about metaphysics will likely bounce off this book within the first chapter. But if you found your way to this particular book on audible, chances are it isn't your first book on this kind of subject. A must read!

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Bernardo Kastrup is the most important philosopher alive that I'm aware of. Here he deals with one of the most important philosophers and his metaphysics. Highly recommend.

An intriguing take on an important philosophy

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I've on many occasions attempted Schopenhauer. Kastrup's work gave me a wealth of clarity

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I have enjoyed this audio book. It is a solid way of unpacking Shaupenhaur’s work.

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Got me into wanting to read more Schopenhauer. It’s an overall general skim and helpful to have an overview of his philosophy. Great! 10/10

Wonderful summary for lay person.

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Exceptional Read. I enjoyed this easy read: Especially the part deciding the metaphysics of quantum mechanics!!

Heavy Duty Philosophical Titan

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Kastrup is a very important voice on the contemporary philosophical scene, all of whose work deserves a reading.

An important and concise explication of the most underrated western philosopher

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Love this book and gave a great outline for myself to delve into Schopenhauer’s volumes.

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