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  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    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 […]

    June 14, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    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 […]

    June 10, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    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, […]

    May 31, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    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, […]

    May 30, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    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 […]

    May 29, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    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 […]

    May 26, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    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 […]

    May 25, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    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 […]

    May 24, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    Schopenhauer’s key ideas on ethics

    I am going to summarize the moral philosophy put forward by Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) in seven key ideas. The presentation of those key ideas will […]

    May 23, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    Analysis of Schopenhauer’s views on ethics

    The uniqueness of the ethical system put forward by Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) becomes clear when we compare it with other philosophies. I regard it as […]

    May 20, 2024
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