Studies in Pessimism, Arthur Schopenhauer
Studies in Pessimism, Arthur Schopenhauer
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Studies in Pessimism

Author: Arthur Schopenhauer

Narrator: James Harrington

Unabridged: 2 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/31/2023

Synopsis

"Studies in Pessimism" is a collection of philosophical essays by Arthur Schopenhauer, delving into his views on the nature of human existence, suffering, and the inevitability of pain and adversity in life. Schopenhauer explores the futility of human desires, the limitations of human intellect, and the relentless influence of the will on our actions. He presents a pessimistic outlook on the human condition, arguing that striving for inner peace through the renunciation of desires is the key to mitigating suffering and finding solace in a seemingly indifferent world. Read in English, unabridged.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nick on April 23, 2012

Read it while in a depressive mood for the full effect. I picked this one up for the obvious reason that Schopenhauer's pessimism is one of his most famous and unique philosophical trends. Influences from India are obvious to those familiar with the concepts of "taṇhā" (thirst/desire) "maya" (illusi......more

Goodreads review by Jeff on January 17, 2009

The original cranky old man. This book is at least amusing with all of his rants and raves. The message however can easily be summed up as: "Life sucks and than you die." "Women are only good for one thing, and we all know what that is." Than finally, "people make too much damn noise." Now get off my......more

Goodreads review by P.E. on December 07, 2020

Bitter syllogisms & paralogisms Contents: - Pointlessness of existence - The meaning and value of suicide - The negative value of pleasure - The influence of education on our way to perceive the world... - The inferiority of women (...) - Rambling thoughts about noise - Superiority complex A few quotes: 'They......more

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