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Schopenhauerian

Schopenhauerian

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Relating to the ideas of the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, especially his view that life has much suffering and desire
  • adjective
  • /ˌʃoʊpənˈhaʊərɪən/
  • Formal
: schopenhaueriano
  • The novel presents a Schopenhauerian outlook, emphasizing the futility of human striving.

Is this rather Schopenhauerian discussion of beauty in the chapter that is about the beautiful?

Examples

  • Her argument was deeply Schopenhauerian, focusing on the role of suffering in life.

  • Many of his ideas are distinctly Schopenhauerian.

  • Many critics noted the Schopenhauerian themes of pessimism and desire in his latest work.

  • She often expresses Schopenhauerian thoughts about life.

  • His outlook on life was deeply pessimistic, revealing a distinctly Schopenhauerian perspective on human desires.

  • The novel's themes reflect a Schopenhauerian view of suffering and the futility of human ambition.

  • Her Schopenhauerian philosophy shaped her understanding of love as ultimately rooted in despair.

Surface Forms

Schopenhauerian positive

Morphology

Schopenhauerian = Schopenhauer (transparent) = Schopenhauer + ian

Formed by the proper name 'Schopenhauer' + the productive suffix '-ian' meaning 'relating to', a straightforward derivation.

Etymology

The word Schopenhauerian describes ideas or a style like those of the German thinker Schopenhauer. It comes from his name plus the ending -ian, which means 'related to' or 'like', so a Schopenhauerian view is one that sees life as driven by desire and often full of suffering.