Arthur Schopenhauer (/ ˈʃoʊpənhaʊər / SHOH-pən-how-ər; [9] German: [ˈaʁtuːɐ̯ ˈʃoːpn̩haʊɐ] ⓘ; 22 February 1788 – 21 September 1860) was a German philosopher.

May 12, 2003 · Arthur Schopenhauer was among the first 19 th century philosophers to contend that at its core, the universe is not a rational place.

Nov 21, 2025 · Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher, often called the “philosopher of pessimism,” who was primarily important as the exponent of a metaphysical doctrine of the will …

These essays explore Schopenhauer’s influence on Nietzsche. The book includes a complete list of textual references to Schopenhauer in Nietzsche’s writings.

Discover Arthur Schopenhauer’s philosophy in clear, easy-to-understand language. Explore his insights on will, determinism, ethics, aesthetics, and happiness with relatable examples and …

The German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (February 22, 1788 – September 21, 1860) is widely known as the quintessential pessimist among western thinkers.

Arthur Schopenhauer may be the patron saint of pessimism, but his thought is anything but despairing. His honesty, clarity, and insight offer a bracing counterpoint to philosophical …

Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher. He is known for his 1818 work The World as Will and Representation, which characterizes the phenomenal world as th...

An engaging biography of one of the most influential Western philosophers and a thought-provoking exploration of how to live with Arthur Schopenhauer’s pessimism.

Arthur Schopenhauer Arthur Schopenhauer (February 22, 1788 in Danzig – September 21, 1860 in Frankfurt am Main) was a German philosopher. He was influenced by Kant, Plato and …