Arthur Schopenhauer

Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) was a German philosopher known for The World as Will and Representation, essays, and collections of aphorisms; associated with philosophical pessimism and writings on will and representation.

Published major works in the early-to-mid 19th century; wrote on metaphysics (the will), aesthetics, ethics, and aphoristic reflections. Notable works include Die Welt als Wille und Vorstellung and various essay/aphorism collections.

Two DeBaser reviews criticize a posthumous collection of Schopenhauer's 'art of insult' for verbosity and offensive content. Reviewers call parts racist and misogynistic and find the compilation unimpressive. One review equates writing reviews to public masturbation.

For:Readers interested in Schopenhauer, aphorisms, rhetorical tactics, and critical takes on classical philosophy.