Optimism, where it is not merely the thoughtless chatter of fools, is not only a absurd doctrine, but also a truly wicked way of thinking, a bitter mockery of the unspeakable sufferings of humanity.
— Arthur Schopenhauer Modern

Pessimist philosophy

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The World as Will and Representation

Date / Period

1818

Category

Controversial

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https://www.gutenberg.org/files/38421/38421-h/38421-h.htm

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