Category: Schopenhauer
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Differences between Schopenhauer and Indian philosophy
When Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) studied Indian or Hindu philosophy, he didn’t restrict himself to the foundational texts. He read the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita […]
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Schopenhauer and Indian philosophy
The influence of Indian religion on Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1960) falls within a growing interest of Western thinkers in Eastern culture. In the field of art, […]
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Schopenhauer’s teachings drawn from Buddhism
The possibility of drawing teachings from Eastern religion didn’t occur immediately to Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860). It does not appear in his early work “About the […]
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Differences between Schopenhauer and Buddhism
The philosophy developed by Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) takes some ethical ideas from Buddhism, but those don’t affect the theory of the will (“life force”), which […]
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Schopenhauer and Buddhism
In the field of ethics, Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) was influenced by Buddhist thought. In particular, Schopenhauer held in high regard the Buddhist concern for suffering, […]
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Opposition to Schopenhauer’s philosophy of education
There is fierce opposition to the philosophy of education put forward by Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860). The opposition goes beyond little details. It’s essential, fundamental, ferocious, […]
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Schopenhauer and the philosophy of education
Like most great philosophers, Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) considered education as a lifetime activity. Schooling is only the first step, however necessary, and should build at […]
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Schopenhauer’s views on the self
What are the characteristics of the philosophy of the self developed by Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)? Which are the differences between his ideas and those of […]
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Analysis of Schopenhauer’s views on solitude
Few philosophers agree with the positive views on solitude put forward by Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860). I am going to make comparisons, identify the differences, and […]
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Schopenhauer’s views on solitude
It is not exaggerated to affirm that solitude enabled Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) to become a great philosopher. It took him forty thousand hours of quietness […]
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