Analysis of Schopenhauer’s views on the meaning of life

Was Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) a subjective thinker? Did he reject an objective philosophy, where the concepts of good and bad are universally defined? What’s the difference between Schopenhauer and subjective thinkers? John Vespasian explains that Schopenhauer wasn’t a subjective thinker. His book “The world as will and representation” (1818) outlines the theory of the will, which sustains that all living entities are driven by a life force (“the will”) to ensure their survival and reproduction. The comparison with a subjective thinker is the best way to present Schopenhauer’s views on the meaning of life; for the comparison, John Vespasian chooses the archetype of subjective thinkers, namely, Emile Coué (1857-1926). Coué belongs to the generation born after Schopenhauer but he inhabited a world that, to a large extent, inherited the ideals and habits from Schopenhauer’s time. Bear in mind however that Coué regarded himself as a true scientist and his theories as scientifically proven. Indeed, he had studied pharmacy and practised his profession for decades; his experience convinced him that suggestion and positive affirmations do work. Here is the link to the original article: https://johnvespasian.com/analysis-of-schopenhauers-views-on-the-meaning-of-life/