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Arthur Schopenhauer - Biography

Biography a Schopenhauer - Life and Philosophical Contribution of the Great German Philosopher

Arthur (Arthur Schopenhauer) is a name that remains in the history of philosophy as one of the most original and influential in the 19th century. A German philosopher, he was known for his studies of metaphysics, aesthetics and ethics, and his work continues to arouse interest and discussion in modern philosophy and culture. In this biography, we look at key moments in his life, education, philosophical beliefs, and contribution to world thought.

Arthur was born on 22 February 1788 in Gdańsk, Prussia (now Poland). His family was educated and wealthy, and his father was a successful merchant. Having shown an early interest in philosophy and literature, Arthur went to study at the University in Göttingen and then in Berlin, where he was a student of Immanuel Kant, one of the greatest philosophers of the era.

Studying under Kant had a profound influence on the young Schopenhauer and became the starting point for his own philosophical activity. His dissertation "On four-factor correlation" ("Über die vierfache Wurzel des Satzes vom zureichenden Grunde") was the first major philosophical work and included his first thoughts on understanding the world and the meaning of life.

Arthur Schopenhauer's most famous and influential work was his book Die Welt als Wille und Vorstellung, published in 1818. In this work, he developed his philosophical system involving the concept of world will as a fundamental substance of reality. Schopenhauer offered an in-depth analysis of the nature of human suffering and attempted to find ways to overcome it through aesthetic experience and ethics.

In addition to "The World as Will and Representation," he wrote many other important works, including "Essay on Free Will" ("Über die Freiheit des Willens") and "Essay on Morality" ("Über die Grundlage der Moral"). These works address topics such as free will, morality, and the meaning of life, and they have influenced many philosophers and writers.