Arthur Schopenhauer, Studies in Quotes

A collection of quotes by Arthur Schopenhauer, Studies in .

Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) was a German philosopher renowned for his pessimistic worldview and influential ideas on human existence. Heavily influenced by Immanuel Kant, Schopenhauer considered the will as the driving force in human behavior and argued that the world is fundamentally characterized by suffering. His most prominent work, "The World as Will and Representation," explored metaphysics, aesthetics, and ethics while emphasizing the importance of individual experience. Despite initially facing rejection, Schopenhauer's ideas gained popularity after his death, influencing generations of philosophers, writers, and artists, and contributing to the development of existentialism and psychological thought.