“Happiness of any given life is to be measured, not by its joys and pleasures, but by the extent to which it has been free from suffering-from positive evil.”
Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
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Studies in Pessimism: Top of Schopenhauer
This book delves into the philosophical concepts of Arthur Schopenhauer, focusing on his views on pessimism and its implications. more
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Arthur Schopenhauer
Arthur Schopenhauer was a prominent German philosopher born on February 22, 1788, and died on September 21, 1860. He is one of the most important figures in 19th-century German philosophy and is known for his unique pessimistic philosophical ideas. more
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