The fact that Schopenhauer had a very unhappy childhood is often discussed as part of his work. Why is this an important piece of information? A. It explains why his philosophy is so different from Hegel’s.
B. It helps to explain why he would take such a negative world view.
C. Most philosophers adopt points of view that reflect their early life experiences.
D. If he had not been so sad and lonely, he probably would have read fewer books.