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The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer (illustrated)

This book is a compilation of philosophical writings by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. It includes a variety of essays that explore his ideas on ethics, aesthetics, and metaphysics, presented alongside illustrations that accompany and enhance the text. more

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Arthur Schopenhauer
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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