Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A German polymath, geographer, naturalist, explorer, and proponent of Romantic philosophy and science.
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a German philosopher best known for his 1818 work The World as Will and Representation (expanded in 1844).
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Arthur Schopenhauer (IQ 185) ranks higher than Alexander von Humboldt (IQ 180). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Alexander von Humboldt had an estimated IQ of 180 while Arthur Schopenhauer had an estimated IQ of 185.
Alexander von Humboldt is known for: Biogeography, Kosmos (1845–1862), Humboldt Current, magnetic storm, Humboldtian science, Berlin Romanticism. Arthur Schopenhauer is known for: The World as Will and Representation (1818).
Yes. Both Alexander von Humboldt and Arthur Schopenhauer are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.