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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 […]
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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 […]
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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). […]
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