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Schopenhauer

Book • 1941
Arthur Schopenhauer's philosophy centers on pessimism, the will, and representation.

He argued that the world is driven by a blind, irrational will, leading to suffering.

His concept of the will as a fundamental force contrasts with rationalist traditions.

Schopenhauer's influence extends to various fields, including literature and psychology.

His work explores aesthetics, ethics, and the nature of reality.

He emphasized the importance of art as a means of escaping the suffering inherent in life.

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Mentioned by the speaker in reference to Ernst Bloch's 'militanten Optimismus'.
Ernst Bloch zum 140. Geburtstag: Hoffnung, trotz allem

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