Discusses the 19th-century philosopher's ideas and their relationship to Kantian tradition. See a diagrammatic representation of his metaphysics.

Summary compares and contrasts Freud's seminal doctrines, which appear to have been earlier expressed by the German pessimist.

Profile of the German pessimist discusses his view on human will, which can never be satisfied and only be tamed by an "attitude of resignation."

Discover how the C19th German philosopher developed his school of pessimism based on his studies of Buddhism and Hinduism.

Read a profile of the pessimistic philosopher who followed Kant's idealism but was unable to form any intimate human attachments.

Thumbnail sketch of the German pessimist mentions some of his more negative beliefs. Includes an image.

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