O conceito de vontade a partir da filosofia de Arthur Schopenhauer

Abstract

The present work aims to understand the concept of Will in Arthur Schopenhauer's main works on the subject, such as On the quadruple root of the principle of sufficient reason (1813), The world as Will and as Representation (1818) and Metaphysics of Nature (1820), taking into account the journey that the German author introduces in order to discover the enigma of life and the world. Through bibliographical research, this was possible thanks to the theoretical support of several commentators, such as Barboza (1997, 2003, 2005), Mara L. Cacciola (1983) and Monteiro (2011), who provided hermeneutic tools for carrying out such an undertaking. , namely, responds to the following problem: How does the Will make itself known to the subject of knowledge and what are its consequences in the human condition? Initially, it will be necessary to revisit the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, which served as the foundation for the construction of Schopenhauerian philosophy, thus presenting the influences, but also the criticisms that the Danzing philosopher made in front of his master. Then, he pointed out the direction of the world seen as specific to the world seen as a thing in itself, that is, the world seen from a cosmic Will. And, finally, to conclude, make notes on the effects of this will on human actions and volitions.