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The amount of suffering in the world is vast, so observed Schopenhauer. Life is a constant striving, a relentless pursuit of desires and needs that keep appearing. So it’s no surprise that people label this philosopher ‘pessimistic’ and ‘dark.’ But his observations aren’t unfounded.
Video: Schopenhauer: The Philosopher Who Knew Life’s Pain
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00:00 - Intro
02:35 - Life and philosophy
05:40 - The will-to-live
08:37 - The world as a representation
10:39 - Why life sucks
15:42 - How to deal with life
The amount of suffering in the world is vast, so observed Schopenhauer. Life is a constant striving, a relentless pursuit of desires and needs that keep appearing. So it’s no surprise that people label this philosopher ‘pessimistic’ and ‘dark.’ But his observations aren’t unfounded.
Video: Schopenhauer: The Philosopher Who Knew Life’s Pain
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💻 Ebook: amzn.to/2RdjbKV
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#schopenhauer #pessimism #arthurschopenhauerquotes
00:00 - Intro
02:35 - Life and philosophy
05:40 - The will-to-live
08:37 - The world as a representation
10:39 - Why life sucks
15:42 - How to deal with life
