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).
A Baltic German chemist and philosopher who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1909 for his scientific contributions in the fields of catalysis, chemical equilibria, and reaction velocities.
Based on estimated IQ scores, Wilhelm Ostwald (IQ 190) ranks higher than Arthur Schopenhauer (IQ 185). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Arthur Schopenhauer had an estimated IQ of 185 while Wilhelm Ostwald had an estimated IQ of 190.
Arthur Schopenhauer is known for: The World as Will and Representation (1818). Wilhelm Ostwald is known for: Catalysis, Coining the term 'Mole' and HSL and HSV.
Yes. Both Arthur Schopenhauer and Wilhelm Ostwald are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.