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Schopenhauerian

//ˌʃoʊpənhaʊˈɪɹi.ən// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    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."

Etymology

From Schopenhauer + -ian.

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