Schopenhauer

Arthur Schopenhauer was a 19th-century German philosopher known for his pessimistic worldview. He believed that human life is driven by an irrational "will to live," which causes suffering and conflict. Schopenhauer argued that happiness is elusive and often disrupted by desire and striving. He valued art and compassion as ways to escape the painful cycle of desire. Influenced by Eastern philosophy, particularly Buddhism, he suggested that renouncing desires and embracing a contemplative life could lead to greater peace. His ideas have had a lasting impact on existentialism and psychology, resonating with those reflecting on life's inherent struggles.