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Who is Schopenhauer what is the best known for?
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.
Was Arthur Schopenhauer religious?
His notes and comments on Schleiermacher’s lectures show that Schopenhauer was becoming very critical of religion and moving towards atheism. He learned by self-directed reading; besides Plato, Kant and Fichte he also read the works of Schelling, Fries, Jacobi, Bacon, Locke, and much current scientific literature.
Who was Schopenhauer influenced by?
Friedrich NietzscheSigmund FreudLudwig WittgensteinAlbert EinsteinIrvin D. YalomCarl Jung
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Did Schopenhauer have a child?
Schopenhauer, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre and Wittgenstein were all unmarried and childless.
What are some good quotes from Arthur Schopenhauer?
Start by following Arthur Schopenhauer. (?) “Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.” “Compassion is the basis of morality.” “A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom; for it is only when he is alone that he is really free.”
What does Schopenhauer mean by talent and genius?
“Counsels and Maxims”, p.36, Arthur Schopenhauer Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. What people commonly call fate is mostly their own stupidity. We seldom think of what we have but always of what we lack. Therefore, rather than grateful, we are bitter.
What does Schopenhauer say about solitude?
A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom; for it is only when he is alone that he is really free. Arthur Schopenhauer (2015). “Counsels and Maxims”, p.36, Arthur Schopenhauer
What is Schopenhauer’s the world as Will and representation?
“The World as Will and Representation” by Arthur Schopenhauer, translated by E. Payne, Vol. II, Ch. XVII, 1958. The person who writes for fools is always sure of a large audience. There is something in us that is wiser than our head.