Arthur Schopenhauer

Schopenhauer highly admired Immanuel Kant, considering him foundational to his own philosophy. He praised Kant's Transcendental Aesthetic and compared Kant's impact on philosophy to Copernicus' revolution in astronomy. Schopenhauer dedicated a significant portion of his work to criticizing and engaging with Kant's ideas.

Schopenhauer claims to have completed Kant's project by successfully identifying the 'thing in itself' as the will. He argues that the will is the underlying force of every representation and the world, and that every representation is an objectification of the will.

Arthur Schopenhauer, born in 1788, developed the concept of moral consciousness that resonated with the sublime as described by Edmund Burke.

Arthur Schopenhauer was born on February 22, 1788 in Danzig, a month younger than the English Romantic poet Lord Byron.

Arthur Schopenhauer stood out for his advocacy of the rights of animals, emphasizing the importance of how a society treats other species as a measure of its true civilization. He believed that the treatment of animals reflects the moral progress of a nation.

In December 1813, Schopenhauer started reading the Bhagavadgita, followed by the Upanishads in March 1814. This marked a shift in his thought towards atheism.

In March 1814, Schopenhauer began reading the Upanishads, coinciding with the development of his atheistic beliefs.

In 1816, Arthur Schopenhauer published 'On Vision and Colors', a philosophical work delving into the topics of vision and perception of colors.

In 1818, Arthur Schopenhauer completed his most famous book, The World as Will and Representation, which he had been developing ideas from The Fourfold Root. The book was published in December of the same year.

In December of 1818 (published in 1819), Schopenhauer released his major work, The World as Will and Representation, which combined Kant's transcendental idealism with his own concept of the will as the thing-in-itself.

In 1819, Arthur Schopenhauer published the first edition of 'The World as Will and Representation', a seminal work in philosophy presenting his ideas on the nature of reality and human existence.

In March 1820, Schopenhauer qualified to lecture at the University of Berlin after a successful first tour of Italy and a dispute with Hegel. Despite being a member of the university for 24 semesters, he only held his first lecture due to scheduling conflicts with Hegel.

In May 1825, Schopenhauer made a final attempt in Berlin, which unfortunately was unsuccessful. Following this, he focused on secondary works, particularly translations.

In June 1833, Arthur Schopenhauer settled permanently in Frankfurt, where he lived for the next twenty-seven years in an apartment along the river. This move marked a significant period in his life and work.

In 1836, Arthur Schopenhauer published a short work titled Über den Willen in der Natur (On the Will in Nature), where he aimed to reaffirm his metaphysical beliefs using scientific evidence. The work includes chapters on animal magnetism, magic, and Sinology, showcasing Schopenhauer's interest in parapsychology and Chinese studies.

Arthur Schopenhauer's work 'On Freedom of the Human Will' from 1839 explores the concept of freedom in human will.

In 1840, Arthur Schopenhauer wrote 'On the Basis of Morality' delving into the foundations of moral principles.

The joint publication of Arthur Schopenhauer's essays from 1839 and 1840 in book form titled 'The Two Fundamental Problems of Ethics' took place in 1841.

Arthur Schopenhauer's work 'The World as Will and Representation' was published in 1844, exploring his philosophy on the nature of reality.

In 1851, Arthur Schopenhauer published a set of philosophical reflections titled 'Parerga and Paralipomena', which means appendices and omissions in Greek.

In 1853, Schopenhauer's philosophy was published in the influential Westminster Review without signature. The review highlighted the importance of 'Will' in Schopenhauer's outlook and compared it to Fichte's well-known thought.

In 1859, Arthur Schopenhauer published the third edition of 'The World as Will and Representation', a seminal philosophical work exploring the nature of reality and human perception.

Arthur Schopenhauer passed away in 1860, leaving a profound impact on philosophical and moral discourse with his ideas on consciousness.

Arthur Schopenhauer passed away peacefully on September 21, 1860, in his apartment. This event occurred a year after the third edition of his work 'The World as Will and Representation' was published with further revisions.

In 1883, the English translation of Arthur Schopenhauer's 'Die Welt als Wille und Vorstellung' was published under the title 'The World as Will and Idea', providing a broader audience access to his philosophical ideas.

The book 'Life of Arthur Schopenhauer' written by W. Wallace was published in London by Walter Scott in 1890.

In 1911, R.A. Tsanoff wrote about Schopenhauer's criticism. The work likely discusses the critical views of Arthur Schopenhauer on various subjects.

In 1958, the first English translation of 'The World as Will and Representation' by Arthur Schopenhauer was published in New York by Dover Publications.

In 1966, the third edition of 'The World as Will and Representation' was published in 2 volumes by Dover, New York, with E.F.J. Payne as the translator.

In 1987, a study titled 'Willing and Unwilling: A Study in the Philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer' by J. Young was published. It focuses on the philosophical concepts of Schopenhauer.

Arthur Schopenhauer's complete works were published in 7 volumes in German in 1988.

Various scholars like Janaway, Young, DeCian, Segala, Cartwright, and Jacquette provided competing interpretations of the argument for the identification of 'will' as the ultimate foundation by Arthur Schopenhauer.

Arthur Schopenhauer identified the ultimate foundation as 'will', which he described as a blind, purposeless urge or striving similar to energy. He linked this concept with the Kantian thing in itself.

Influential scholars like Goehr and Magee discussed the impact of Schopenhauer on musical aesthetics, comparing it to Beethoven's influence on classical music. Schopenhauer is considered a central reference point in the history of musical aesthetics.

In 2007, the first volume of 'The World as Will and Presentation' by Arthur Schopenhauer was translated into English and published in New York by Longman.

In 2008, R. Wicks published a book titled 'Schopenhauer' which delves into the life and philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer.

The first volume of 'The World as Will and Representation' by Arthur Schopenhauer was published in 2010, translated by Judith Norman, Alistair Welchman, and Christopher Janaway, and released by Cambridge University Press.

In 2011, a book titled 'Schopenhauer’s The World as Will and Representation: A Reader’s Guide' was published. It serves as a guide for readers to understand Schopenhauer's work.

The article on Schopenhauer’s Aesthetics was first published on May 9, 2012, with a substantial revision on June 14, 2018. It delves into the philosophical views of Arthur Schopenhauer regarding aesthetics.

In 2014, U. App published 'Schopenhauer’s Compass: An Introduction to Schopenhauer’s Philosophy and its Origins', providing insights into the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer.

The second volume of 'The World as Will and Representation' by Arthur Schopenhauer was published in 2018, translated by Judith Norman, Alistair Welchman, and Christopher Janaway, and released by Cambridge University Press.