Tag: pessimism
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The myth of Schopenhauer’s pessimism
In a discussion about pessimism in Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), we must begin by defining our terms. Before you engage any philosophical discussion, you should ask […]
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Human flourishing and Schopenhauer’s pessimism
Literary critics state that Albert Camus (1913-1960) wrote his novel “The Stranger” under the influence of Schopenhauer (1788-1860), but they are completely wrong. Camus created […]
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Exaggeration and reality in Schopenhauer’s pessimism
In history, few authors have been categorized as pessimistic as Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860). Critics reproach him for his observation that most pleasures fail to provide […]
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Schopenhauer’s pessimism: what it is and what it’s not
According to most philosophy books, Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) was profoundly pessimistic. However, when you look into the details of his life and his works, you […]
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