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#966 Patrick Hassan: Nietzsche's Struggle Against Pessimism

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Exploring Philosophers' Pessimism: From Schopenhauer to Nietzsche

The chapter delves into the influence of social, economic, and psychological factors on philosophers' tendency towards pessimism, using Schopenhauer as a key example. It discusses Nietzsche's engagement with pessimism, his critiques of Schopenhauer, his exploration of suffering, and his proposed solutions to combat quietism and despair. The chapter also explores Nietzsche's changing views on pessimism over his intellectual life and his arguments against pessimism in his book 'Human, All Too Human'.

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