15 JUNE 1901, Page 25

Schopenhauer. By T. Bailey Saunders. (A. and C. Black. Is.

Gd.)—This is an eloquent and acute estimate of the great pessimistic philosopher. The strength and the weakness of his theory are plainly set forth. That there was something in him that laid hold in a quite unusual way of the world's attention is manifest; that he did not satisfactorily answer the questions which he raised is equally plain. No one who desires to under- stand the man and his philosophy should fail to make himself acquainted with this book. Mr. Saunders knows his subject well, and has a rare gift of setting out his knowledge.