What does "schopenhauerian" mean?

Of or relating to Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860), German philosopher known for his pessimism and clarity.

What is a synonym for "schopenhauerian"?

Common synonyms include: platonic, sartrian, socratic.

Pronounced //ˌʃoʊpənhaʊˈɪɹi.ən//.

//ˌʃoʊpənhaʊˈɪɹi.ən// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

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Of or relating to Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860), German philosopher known for his pessimism and clarity.
"Goth morbidity arose in part from a Schopenhauerian scorn for organic life: from goth's perspective, death was the truth of sexuality."

"Goth morbidity arose in part from a Schopenhauerian scorn for organic life: from goth's perspective, death was the truth of sexuality."

From Schopenhauer + -ian.

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