The Philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer is as profound as it is pessimistic. “Clearly intelligible, vigorous, and not without beauty” are some words which Schopenhauer himself would give to his greatest work The World as Will and Idea. Join me in discovering perhaps the most profound philosopher of the 19th century!

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Music: Scott Buckley – Sleep (Piano only mix)

Sources: The Story of Philosophy – Will Durant

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