Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer are two prominent figures in philosophy, known for their influential and, at times, contrasting views on various aspects of existence and human experience. Here's a brief comparison of their philosophies:

Schopenhauer's Pessimism:

• Schopenhauer is often associated with pessimism. He believed that the world is driven by a blind, insatiable, and malignant force he called the "Will."
• He saw life as fundamentally filled with suffering and believed that the best way to cope with this was through minimizing desires and practicing asceticism¹.

Nietzsche, who initially found inspiration in Schopenhauer, eventually diverged from his mentor's pessimistic outlook.
He proposed that instead of retreating from life's challenges, one should embrace them through an artistic response and the affirmation of life, a concept he termed "Amor Fati" (love of fate)¹.

Schopenhauer viewed tragedy as a form of art that presents the struggle of the Will and the futility of human desires².
Nietzsche, on the other hand, saw tragedy as an expression of human strength and the ability to create meaning in the face of suffering².

Nietzsche described Schopenhauer as his "great teacher" but also his "antipode," indicating a complex relationship where he both learned from and opposed Schopenhauer's ideas³.
Over time, Nietzsche became more critical of Schopenhauer, especially regarding Schopenhauer's negation of life's value⁴.

Despite their differences, both philosophers have had a profound impact on existential and nihilistic thought, influencing countless thinkers and writers after them⁵.
Nietzsche's revaluation of values and critique of traditional morality can be seen as a direct response to Schopenhauer's philosophical stance⁶.