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Arthur Schopenhauer vs Immanuel Kant

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Arthur Schopenhauer
IQ185
Born1788
Died1860
OriginDanzig (Gdańsk), Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Known For The World as Will and Representation (1818)
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Immanuel Kant
IQ185
Born1724
Died1804
OriginKönigsberg, East Prussia, Kingdom of Prussia(present-day Kaliningrad, Russia)
Known For Critique of Pure Reason

About Arthur Schopenhauer

a German philosopher best known for his 1818 work The World as Will and Representation (expanded in 1844).

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About Immanuel Kant

A German philosopher and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers.

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The Verdict

Both Arthur Schopenhauer and Immanuel Kant have an estimated IQ of 185, placing them among history's greatest minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Arthur Schopenhauer or Immanuel Kant?

Arthur Schopenhauer had an estimated IQ of 185 while Immanuel Kant had an estimated IQ of 185.

What is each genius known for?

Arthur Schopenhauer is known for: The World as Will and Representation (1818). Immanuel Kant is known for: Critique of Pure Reason.

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Arthur Schopenhauer and Immanuel Kant are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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