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Arthur Schopenhauer
German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, 1855.
Arthur Schopenhauer, a German philosopher known for his metaphysical doctrine of the will, exerted a profound influence on various figures in the arts, particularly within the German cultural sphere. His emphasis on intuition, creativity, and the irrational resonated deeply with several prominent composers and writers.12
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Beyond these figures, Schopenhauer’s thought also shaped the work of the Swiss cultural historian Jacob Burckhardt and provided a foundation for later developments in existential philosophy and Sigmund Freud’s psychological theories.12