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Arthur Schopenhauer


 

Arthur Schopenhauer (February 22, 1788September 21, 1860) was a German philosopher. He is most famous for his work The World as Will and Representation. He is commonly known for having espoused a sort of philosophical pessimism that saw life as being essentially evil, futile, and full of suffering. However, upon closer inspection, in accordance with Eastern thought, especially Buddhist, he saw salvation, deliverance, or escape from suffering in aesthetic contemplation, sympathy for others, and ascetic living. His ideas profoundly influenced the fields of philosophy, psychology, and literature.

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February 22 - 1788 - September 21 - 1860 - German - Philosopher - The World as Will and Representation - Pessimism - Evil - Eastern thought - Buddhist - Salvation - Aesthetic - Contemplation - Sympathy - Ascetic - Philosophy - Psychology - Literature

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Introduction
Life
Philosophy
Psychology
Aesthetics
Politics
Schopenhauer on women
Schopenhauer on homosexuality
Schopenhauer on Hegel
Common Misconceptions
Influence
Bibliography
Source
External links

 

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