Arthur Schopenhauer, Studies in Quotes

A collection of quotes by Arthur Schopenhauer, Studies in .

Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher known for his pessimistic philosophy. Born in 1788, he developed a unique perspective on human existence influenced by Eastern philosophy, especially Buddhism. Schopenhauer's major work, "The World as Will and Representation," presented his metaphysical views on the nature of reality, asserting that the world is fundamentally driven by an irrational and insatiable will. His ideas greatly influenced thinkers such as Friedrich Nietzsche, Richard Wagner, and Sigmund Freud. Schopenhauer's philosophy focused on the themes of suffering, desire, and the denial of the will as a path to liberation from the endless cycle of existence.