The World as Will and Representation (book)

*The World as Will and Representation* by Arthur Schopenhauer explores the idea that our experience of the world is shaped by two factors: "representation," which is how we perceive things through our senses and mind, and "will," an inner force that drives all life and existence. Schopenhauer argues that the true reality is this blind, constant striving—our inner "will"—which causes suffering. The world we see is a mental construct, and understanding this can help us find peace by recognizing the deeper, often unconscious forces that influence our lives.