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Schopenhauer Society

Logo: schopenhauer.de4

20th century literary and philosophical society

The Schopenhauer Society (German: Schopenhauer-Gesellschaft) is a literary and philosophical society devoted to research into the work, life and influence of the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860). The society was founded in 1911 by the Sanskrit scholar, philosopher and orientalist Paul Deussen and has its seat in Frankfurt. Since 1912, the society has published the Journal of the Schopenhauer Society (German: Jahrbuch der Schopenhauer-Gesellschaft).2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1911Founded1
  • HeadquartersFrankfurt, Germany1
  • Websitewww.schopenhauer.de
  • Legal formRegistered association (eingetragener Verein)1
  • Kind of organizationNonprofit organization1
  • LEI391200YRMEUTYSQN16783
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressBockenheimer Landstraße 134, 60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany3
  • Registered withLocal Court Frankfurt am Main, VR 63943
Arthur Schopenhauer Portrait by Ludwig Sigismund Ruhl 1815
Photo: Ludwig Sigismund Ruhl, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons5

The Schopenhauer Society (German: Schopenhauer-Gesellschaft) is a literary and philosophical society devoted to research into the work, life and influence of the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860). The society was founded in 1911 by the Sanskrit scholar, philosopher and orientalist Paul Deussen and has its seat in Frankfurt. Since 1912, the society has published the Journal of the Schopenhauer Society (German: Jahrbuch der Schopenhauer-Gesellschaft).2

Timeline

  1. 1911Founded Founded1

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