Definition of Schopenhauer, Arthur in English:
Schopenhauer, Arthur
proper nounˈʃəʊp(ə)nˌhaʊəˈʃɒp(ə)nˌhaʊəˈSHōpənˌhou-ər
(1788–1860), German philosopher. According to his philosophy, as expressed in The World as Will and Idea, the will is identified with ultimate reality and happiness is only achieved by abnegating the will (as desire).
Definition of Schopenhauer, Arthur in US English:
Schopenhauer, Arthur
proper nounˈSHōpənˌhou-ər
(1788–1860), German philosopher. According to his philosophy, as expressed in The World as Will and Idea (1818), the will is identified with ultimate reality and happiness is only achieved by abnegating the will (as desire).