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  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    Schopenhauer and the unconscious

    The philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) on the unconscious has exerted a vast influence on later thinkers such as Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, […]

    March 20, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    Schopenhauer and Kant, a comparison

    Despite their closeness in time, there are huge differences in intent and content between the ideas of Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) and those of Arthur Schopenhauer […]

    March 19, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    Examples of Schopenhauer’s views on the nature of existence

    I’m going to point to several examples to illustrate the views of Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) on the nature of human existence. The examples are drawn […]

    March 17, 2024
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    Impact of Schopenhauer’s views on the nature of existence

    The stunning accuracy of the intuitions and insights gained by Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) becomes apparent when we compare him with other philosophers. Many have attacked […]

    March 16, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    Schopenhauer’s views on the nature of existence

    The concept of the will (which I translate as “life force” or “primal energy”) plays the key role in the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860). […]

    March 15, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    Critique of Schopenhauer’s ideas on freedom

    Despite his sound reasoning and accurate writing, Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) didn’t succeed in making his ideas on freedom popular. In particular, his theory of the […]

    March 14, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    Schopenhauer and freedom

    The idea of freedom in Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) is linked to his philosophy of the will. He outlined his concept of the will in his […]

    March 13, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    Analysis of Schopenhauer’s idea of justice

    The genius of Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) also shows in his unique idea of justice. On the one hand, he regarded it as highly desirable in […]

    March 12, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    Schopenhauer and the idea of justice

    In the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), we find a unique combination of realism and empathy. His books show that Schopenhauer was fully conscious of […]

    March 11, 2024
  • Philosophy, Schopenhauer

    The myth of Schopenhauer’s pessimism

    In a discussion about pessimism in Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), we must begin by defining our terms. Before you engage any philosophical discussion, you should ask […]

    March 1, 2024
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