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“To call the world God is not to explain it; it is only to enrich our language with a superfluous synonym.”

Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer

Book:Religion, a Dialogue, Etc: Top of Schopenhauer

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Religion, a Dialogue, Etc: Top of Schopenhauer

This book is a collection of dialogues that delve into various religious concepts and philosophical inquiries, offering Schopenhauer's unique perspective on spirituality and its role in human life. more

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Arthur Schopenhauer

Arthur Schopenhauer was a prominent German philosopher born on February 22, 1788, and died on September 21, 1860. He is one of the most important figures in 19th-century German philosophy and is known for his unique pessimistic philosophical ideas. more

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