German Philosophy: Schopenhauer and Nietzsche
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The Interconnectedness of All Life
Chopinhauer was one of the first people in Europe to get very serious about animal rights. His philosophy is heavily influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism. He takes on board that life is fundamentally suffering, transcending desire,. The illusion of the individual self also differs from both Nietzsche and Chopinhauer's understanding of these things.
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