Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher known for his pessimistic worldview and the concept of the will as the driving force behind human behavior. He believed that human existence is characterized by suffering, which arises from the insatiable nature of the will. Schopenhauer argued that happiness is fleeting and that individuals must confront the inherent pain of life. His work emphasized the importance of art and aesthetics as a means of escaping the burdens...