On the problematic concept of will in Schopenhauer's philosophy. A transcendental interpretation of the corporeality of will.

Abstract

In Schopenhauer’s main work, "The world as will and representation", he tries to explain the world with an apparatus, representation and will. In his description, Schopenhauer analyzes the body and finds two sides in it, namely will and representation, then he transfers the duality of the body to all beings. However, it is problematic that such two sides are recognized directly in the body. So, in this paper I determine, how the will that is directly perceived in the body is to be seen. In the following I will first show where there are problems in his description and how the “will” is characterized. Based on Schopenhauer’s main work and on his dissertation “the want (das Wollen)” and Schopenhauer's theory of character are discussed. I confirm that “the ideas” are the condition of our perception and actions. According to some research, the ideas also have transcendental functions. Finally, I identify the will, which is recognized directly in the body, with the entire want, and at the same time with the intelligible character. By examining the will on a transcendental level, it can be understood more precisely and also related to the theory of character.