Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
a German philosopher best known for his 1818 work The World as Will and Representation (expanded in 1844).
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An Austrian physicist and philosopher who developed statistical mechanics, and the statistical explanation of the second law of thermodynamics.
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Ludwig Boltzmann (IQ 195) ranks higher than Arthur Schopenhauer (IQ 185). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Arthur Schopenhauer had an estimated IQ of 185 while Ludwig Boltzmann had an estimated IQ of 195.
Arthur Schopenhauer is known for: The World as Will and Representation (1818). Ludwig Boltzmann is known for: The development of statistical mechanics.
Yes. Both Arthur Schopenhauer and Ludwig Boltzmann are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.