Arthur Schopenhauer
1788–1860
German philosopher known for his pessimism.
Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) was a philosopher, born in Gdańsk and died in Frankfurt, Germany.
- Known as
- Philosopher
- Category
- Thinkers
- Born
- 1788, Gdańsk
- Died
- 1860, Frankfurt, Germany
Alive at the same time as Arthur Schopenhauer
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Portrait: Johann Schäfer, Public domain.
