German Philosopher (59 results)

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, OVER 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. Pristine copy of this famous book and DJ; DJ covered in mylar to protect.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, OVER 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. BOOK: Green Balloon cloth; Orange Kent Endpapers; slight lean. SURVIVING DUST JACKET: Protected by mylar; Yellowing all over; faded and taped on inside, one flap is separated but included; in just GOOD condition only. Difficult to find in any condition; previous owner's name under front flap.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, 20+ YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. BOOK: Gray Stiff Boards has black and gold trim on spine and front; Spine #8; Kent Endpapers. Book has several lines of very small neat writing on back of third page. Gray DJ has 370 titles listed on the inside making this Spring/1954 per Scot Kamins/Toledano, i.e. listed is Bryon's Select Poetry, but not listed Browning. Very nice condition.

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, worn gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvii] 211 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. A little foxing to the closed text block edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED dedication by the author to the front free end paper 'To the Reverend Walter J. R. Calder - with the author's compliments and kind regards - August 29th, 1949.' Member of the P.B.F.A. BIO (Résumé, Memoir).

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original faded and bleached purple cloth covers. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 197 printed pages of German text with English vocabulary. Lots of neat pencil annotation to the margins of the first 40 pages. Member of the P.B.F.A. GERMANY [Language, History].

Visitenkarte (blanko,16°) in Tinte eigenhändig signiert (Jan. 1957) (dito : Brief (1 S. quer 8 to) mit Ort, Datum, eigenhändiger Nachschrift und Unterschrift signiert Astano (Lugano), 15.II.(19)62 - an Georg Schneider wegen einer Besprechung und mit Übersendung von 2 Gedichten zur Veröffentlichung für sein Buch, bestellt ferner Grüsse an Friedrich Schnack. Euro 45,-).

Original-Farbportraitfoto (kl. 8 to quer), eigenhändig signiert (dito : Suhrkamp-Verlagsprospekt, auf seinem s/w-Porträt eigenhändig signiert Euro 24,-; Großfoto (Farbportrait 4 to) eigenhändig signiert Euro 45,-).

Original-Farbportraitfoto, eigenhändig signiert (dito als Grosses Farbportraitfoto (8 to) eigenhändig signiert Euro 35,-; GROßFOTO, (quer 4°), m.U. Euro 45,-).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL OVER 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. . BOOK: Very Clean Kelly Green Boards #8 with Black and gold trim; Clean Kent Endpapers. Dust Jacker: Black and Maroon with yellowing white lettering; Spring 1958 with 350 titles listed inside; per Kami's, has Descartes, does not have Balzoc listings; price clipped. Very nice copy of a perennial favorite.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. Green Leatherette; BL log on front; gold worn off on front BL logo and title on spine; marble endpapers in brown; C3 Table listing 35 titles on page across from title page; interesting previous owner info on fep "T.M. Hatfield, February 1921, Tacajo" (Cuba). BOOK: Arthur Schopenhauer has been dubbed the artist s philosopher on account of the inspiration his aesthetics has provided to artists of all stripes. He is also known as the philosopher of pessimism, as he articulated a worldview that challenges the value of existence.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, 20+ YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. Chocolate Brown Leatherette (but Scan shows it as greenish), nice clean little book, in Spine #2 (1919-25); BL logo on front (1919-25); Brodzky Endpapers (1919-25); and maroon topstain. No DJ. SYNOPSIS: Nietzsche exposes the deficiencies of those usually called "philosophers" and identifies the qualities of the "new philosophers": imagination, self-assertion, danger, originality, and the "creation of values". He then contests some of the key presuppositions of the old philosophic tradition like "self-consciousness," "knowledge," "truth," and "free will", explaining them as inventions of the moral consciousness (Wiki).

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6ĵ'' xxii, 294 [pages] ISBN 0300037279. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one 5 mm chip to the top of the lower cover and one 15 mm closed tear to the foot of the spine. Unused and unopened new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. PHILOSOPHY.

Condition: Very Good. Second English edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark navy cloth covered boards, dull blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Translated from the 3rd German edition of 1894. Contains portrait frontispiece, red and black printed title, (vi), 542 pp. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with finger marks to the light cream, paper covers. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. PHILOSOPHY.

Condition: Good. Second Impression hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered red back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. A reprint entirely reset page for page from the stereotyped edition of 1889. Contains (xxxi), 882 pp. Front free end paper missing, corners soft, else in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. PHILOSOPHY.

Couverture souple. Condition: Assez bon. Rare - French edition signed in 1988 : Après Marx Paris, Fayard, 1985. Size : 21.5x13.5 cm Condition : signs of wear; spine slightly crushed; corners of the cover slightly bent, please see scans. Provenance : Gérard Leman collection. Certificate of Authenticity and lifetime guarantee. Signé par l'auteur.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, publisher's green leaf patterned end papers. 12mo. 7'' x 5''. Contains (iii), 95 pp + 8 pp catalogue. Surface marks to the rear board, ink name to the top of the front free end paper 'Jack Rockwood Old Hall', else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. PHILOSOPHY.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. BEAUTIFUL, RARE BOOK: Brown Leatherette; C5 Catalog at front with 66 titles listed; gold BL on front with gold author's name and title on spine; Spine #1; Brown Marble Endpapers; Brown top-stain; wear on top and bottom spine edges. SUMMARY: ade up of three essays, all of which question and critique the value of our moral judgments based on a genealogical method whereby Nietzsche examines the origins and meanings of our different moral concepts: Good and Evil; 'Guilt,' 'Bad Conscience'; and What is the meaning of ascetic ideals?

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, OVER 20+ YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. RARE SURVIVING BOOK WITH DUST JACKET. BOOK: Covered in chocolate brown leather; small sticker on front endpaper; yellow leaping lady endpapers; brown topstain. DUST JACKET: Per Kamin's, has Apulieus, Golden Ass, Not listed is Dostoyevsky: Brothers K, making this Fall 1928 with 150 Titles listed inside; seams on sides are worn thru, several chips on edges, but complete. All .important info there. .

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. BROOKLINE BOOKSTALL, 20+ YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. RARE SURVIVING COPY: Brown Leatherette; BL gold logo on front; brown marble endpapers; C4 Table with 50 titles makes this SPRING 1918. SYNOPSIS: Nietzsche exposes the deficiencies of those usually called "philosophers" and identifies the qualities of the "new philosophers": imagination, self-assertion, danger, originality, and the "creation of values". He then contests some of the key presuppositions of the old philosophic tradition like "self-consciousness," "knowledge," "truth," and "free will", explaining them as inventions of the moral consciousness (Wiki).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. EXTREMELY RARE 1928 TRUE FIRST MODERN LIBRARY EDITION: GREEN LEATHERETTE in binding #4 with gold leaping torchbearer on front; Bernhard endpapers in excellent condition. Previous owner name on first half title page.Schopenhauer's pessimism is the most well known feature of his philosophy, and he is often referred to as the philosopher of pessimism. Schopenhauer's pessimistic vision follows from his account of the inner nature of the world as aimless blind striving.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. RARE SURVIVING COPY WITH RARER DUST JACKET. DJ is covered in mylar; has price of 95 cents; 102 Titles Listed on inside of DJ and at the back; chips along the top edge, bottom spine and front right corner (see scan). BOOK is covered in Brown Leatherette (limp croftleather per spine of DJ); Spine #2; Brodzky endpapers; brown topstain. SYNOPSIS: Genealogy of Morals was composed and first published in 1887 with the intention of expanding and following through on certain new doctrines sketched out in his previous book Beyond Good and Evil. The book is considered by some Nietzsche scholars to be a work of sustained brilliance and power as well as his masterpiece (Wiki).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, OVER 20+ YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. RARE SURVIVING BOOK WITH DUST JACKET. BOOK:: Unusual Royal Blue #4 Leatherette; Gold Leaping Torchbearer #4 on front; Yellow and White Bernhardt Endpapers are clean; slight spine lean. DUST JACKET: Is Red and beige, covered in mylar; per Kami's lists Hardy, Judas, NOT Dumas, Three Musketeers inside which makes this Fall 1927 with 144 Titles listed; lightly soiled all over; small chips on top front edge, front bottom corner chipped, small chips on top and bottom spine (SEE SCAN). STORY: Parable that follows the wanderings of a character called Zarathustra, a Nietzschean prophet. Thus Spoke Zarathustra is filled with irony and no more so than in the naming of its hero, Zarathustra.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. EXTREMELY RARE, BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE TRUE FIRST LEATHERETTE Book is covered in clean, bright brown cloth; bright gold BL logo on front with title and authors name on spine; Catalog 1, listing 12 books is at front; spine 1; Brown marble Endpaper has previous owner name "Kenneth Hailowe" written in ink on free front endpaper; light wear on top and bottom spine edges. ABOUT AUTHOR: Schopenhauer's pessimism is the most well known feature of his philosophy, and he is often referred to as the philosopher of pessimism. Schopenhauer's pessimistic vision follows from his account of the inner nature of the world as aimless blind striving.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, OVER 20 YEARS ON ABEBOOKS! Bright blue balloon cloth; spine #7 (1931-39); dark blue topstain; Kent Endpapers (1929-67); Large gold torchbearer on front. DJ covered in mylar; has 175 titles listed on back: identify with Kamins info, Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises included, while Goethe's Faust is not listed, making this SPRING 1930; DJ has chips small and medium chips along top and bottom edges; two seams partly worn through; chip in middle (see scan). ABOUT THE BOOK: Schopenhauer has been dubbed the artist's philosopher on account of the inspiration his aesthetics has provided to artists of all stripes. He is also known as the philosopher of pessimism, as he articulated a worldview that challenges the value of existence.

Condition: Very Good. Hard back binding in fairly modern half brown leather covers, gilt and scarlet morocco title label to the spine. 3 volumes bound in 1. Thick 8vo. 8'' x 5ĵ''. Contains [xv] 280; [xvi] 464; [xvi] 163 printed pages of German text. Light foxing to teach title page and end papers and in Very Good clean and tight condition. Scarce complete three volume series published over a seven year period. Member of the P.B.F.A. PHILOSOPHY.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, 20 YEARS OF SUCCESS ON ABEBOOKS. Extremely Rare Surviving DJ on a TRUE FIRST BOOK is covered in mylar; with 95 cent price on front inside flap is in fair condition being taped on the inside in places and having tears and chips also, but intact; back cover has 150 titles listed. BOOK is in fine condition: navy blue leatherette; spine #4; Gold leaping touchbearer on front; 1925-29 Bernhard Endpapers in excellent condition. Please note that, the editor, IRWIN EDMAN'S name is listed on the top of the spine instead of Arthur Schopenhauer's name. ABOUT THE BOOK: Schopenhauer has been dubbed the artist's philosopher on account of the inspiration his aesthetics has provided to artists of all stripes. He is also known as the philosopher of pessimism, as he articulated a worldview that challenges the value of existence.

XXVII (I), incl. titlepage, 'Praemonitum', 'Fabricio dedicato', 'Fabricio praefatio', 'De Sexto Empirico Testimonia', 'Editiones Sexti Empirici', 'Henricus Stephani Dedicatio', 'Gentiani Herveti Dedicatio', 'Ad lectorem. . .'; 355 pages. / Titlepage, 894 pages, incl. (startin with p. 829) I. 'Index scriptorum et virorum illustrium a Sexto memoratorum.', II. 'Index vocum graecarum.', III. 'Index locorum s. scripturae in notis ad Sextum . . .', IV. 'Index scriptorum in notis laudatorum.', V. 'Index rerum'. - Publisher's gently gilt-decorated and -titled darker-bronze halfcloth-bindings with brown panels and cloth-sharpcorners; large.-8vo.(ca. 23 x 15 x 8 cm; ca. 1,2 kg.). *** IMPROVED EDITION (1st 1718 in 1 volume), much better readable than the old one; THE 3 KNOWN 'BOOKS ON PYRRHONISM' AND ALL 11 'PROS' IN 2 VOLUMES, WITH NEWLY ADDED COMMENTARIES AND EXTENSIVE INDICES. - Panels slightly rubbed, interior with slight cigarette-smake smell (disappears at open standing over time); A VERY GOOD SET.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. BROOKLINE BOOKSTALL, 20+ YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. EXTREMELY RARE, BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE TRUE FIRST LEATHERETTE Book is covered in clean, bright brown cloth; bright gold BL logo on front with title and authors name on spine; Catalog 1, listing 12 books is at front; spine 1; Brown marble Endpapers; light wear on top and bottom spine edges. ABOUT AUTHOR: Schopenhauer's pessimism is the most well known feature of his philosophy, and he is often referred to as the philosopher of pessimism. Schopenhauer's pessimistic vision follows from his account of the inner nature of the world as aimless blind striving.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, 20+ YEARS OF EXCELLENCE ON ABEBOOKS. VERY RARE SURVIVING, ONE OF KIND, FIRST MODERN LIBRARY. Butterscotch Brown Leatherette; Spine 1; C4 Catalog with 50 titles across from Title Page; Gold BL on front with gold author and title on spine; Green/Yellow marbled Endpapers. MORE ON THE AUTHOR: Max Stirner is often seen as one of the forerunners of nihilism, existentialism, psychoanalytic theory, postmodernism and individualist anarchism.