Author: Arthur Schopenhauer
Narrator: James Harrington
Unabridged: 2 hr 41 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Findaway
Published: 10/31/2023
Genre: Philosophy - Good & Evil
"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.
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