Arthur Schopenhauer

The biography "Arthur Schopenhauer" by Alfred Estermann offers a deep insight into the life and thought of the famous philosopher. Estermann follows Schopenhauer's footsteps, illuminating both his era and his daily life. The biography includes numerous new documents and texts, some of which are published for the first time. Notably, it features an analysis of the complex relationship between Schopenhauer and Richard Wagner, viewed in a new light. Additionally, it presents the significant portrait of Schopenhauer by Franz von Lenbach. The biography documents Schopenhauer's tireless struggle for recognition and his irreconcilable enmities. Another interesting aspect is the correspondence with a childhood friend, as well as the rediscovery of a handwritten copy of Kant's work. Schopenhauer's last letter, written just weeks before his death, is published here in full for the first time, giving the work a testamentary character.