This volume collects 12 essays by various contributors on the subject of the importance and influence of Schopenhauerâs doctoral dissertation (On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason) for both Schopenhauerâs 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 Schopenhauerâs reflections their relationship to (transcendental) idealism the insights they hold for Schopenhauerâs views of consciousness and sensation and how they illuminate Schopenhauerâs theory of action. This is the first full-length English volume on Schopenhauerâs Fourfold Root and its relevance for Schopenhauerâs philosophy. The thought-provoking essays collected in this volume will undoubtedly enrich the burgeoning field of Schopenhauer-studies. . Language: English