The will to life is that around which the whole philosophy of Schopenhauer revolves. It forms his pessimism;...
Schopenhauer on Denial of the Will
Denial of the will, Schopenhauer says, must be the objective of every philosophizing and all thinking. Salvation occurs...
Schopenhauer on Life and Human Existence
According to Schopenhauer, suffering permeates life and shapes human existence; it cannot be escaped or eliminated, for it...
Schopenhauer on Music: A “Copy of the Will Itself”
Schopenhauer philosophized, played, loved, and wrote about music. He was a frequent attendee at the Frankfurt Opera. His...
Schopenhauer on Philosophy, Religion, and Salvation
In the philosophy of Schopenhauer, there is a relation linking together religion, philosophy, and salvation, yet this relation...
Schopenhauer on Death and After-life
For Schopenhauer, death is central because it is linked with the “will-to-live”. Death also opens up a space...