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Who were Arthur Schopenhauer’s parents?
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Arthur Schopenhauer
German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, 1855.
Arthur Schopenhauer was the son of:
- Heinrich Floris Schopenhauer: A wealthy merchant.1
- Johanna Schopenhauer: A woman who later became well-known for her novels, essays, and travelogues.1