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ARTHUR SCHOPENHAUER German philosopher Date: 1788 - 1860
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1788 1860 Arthur Haddon Philosopher Schopenhauer
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This photograph captures the profound and enigmatic figure of Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), one of the most influential German philosophers in history. Schopenhauer's piercing gaze and white, wavy hair frame a face etched with the deep lines of a man who had pondered the complexities of existence for decades. Born in Danzig, Prussia, on February 22, 1788, Schopenhauer's life was marked by a profound sense of melancholy and introspection. He is best known for his groundbreaking work, "The World as Will and Representation," in which he posited that the world is not an object that can be known, but rather a manifestation of an inherently unknowable will. Schopenhauer's philosophy, which drew heavily from Eastern religious and philosophical traditions, challenged the dominant rationalist and empiricist philosophies of his time. He rejected the idea of a rational, purposeful universe and instead saw the world as a manifestation of a blind, irrational force. Despite his unconventional views, Schopenhauer's ideas had a profound impact on European thought, influencing figures as diverse as Friedrich Nietzsche, Richard Wagner, and Sigmund Freud. This photograph, taken in the later years of his life, serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of this brilliant and enigmatic philosopher. The image is a rare and valuable find from the archives of Mary Evans Prints Online. It offers a glimpse into the life and thought of a man who dared to challenge the prevailing philosophical orthodoxies of his time and left an indelible mark on the intellectual landscape of Europe and beyond.
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