Arthur Schopenhauer has gone down in history as the master of pessimism. However, his theory of knowledge is great. Among the various ways to approach the analysis of reality, Schopenhauer focuses on metaphysics and religion to address major issues such as evil, pain, freedom or human immortality. All this to get to draw a valid ethical message for the man in his future. _x000D_
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In this task could see in Buddhism a great ally, hence the influence of Schopenhauer had in philosophy, culture and view of life worldwide.