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Arthur Schopenhauer

Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) was an university teacher, philosopher and writer.

Overview

Born at Gdańsk in 1788, died at Frankfurt in 1860.

In detail

Arthur Schopenhauer studied at University of Göttingen, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Ernestinum Gotha. the recorded working language is German and French.

The field of work recorded is metaphysics, ethics and aesthetics. The authority associates the name with irrationalism. Plato, John Locke and Benedictus de Spinoza are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Gdańsk and Hamburg. Employment is recorded with University of Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

Works named in the authority record are The World as Will and Representation and Parerga and Paralipomena.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Arthur Schopenhauer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q38193: Arthur Schopenhauer

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