Einzelgänger Why Schopenhauer Hated Life | Einzelgänger
Dec 5, 2025
Dive into the intriguing perspectives of Schopenhauer, who argued that suffering is the core of existence. Explore how illness, pain, and aging intertwine with the human experience. The discussion challenges us to view life as a cycle of consumption and predation, raising questions about our very nature. Expect thought-provoking insights that mingle philosophy with personal reflection.
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Suffering As Life’s Core
- Schopenhauer sees suffering as the fundamental condition of life, with illness, pain, and aging unavoidable.
- He argues that this pervasive suffering makes existence inherently negative rather than redeemable.
The Will Fuels Endless Desire
- Schopenhauer locates the cause of endless desire in the will, an irrational force driving us.
- This will keeps people trapped in a cycle where satisfying one desire immediately spawns another.
Pleasure Is Merely Absence Of Pain
- Pleasure is framed as only a temporary absence of pain rather than a positive state.
- Therefore Schopenhauer concludes that pain is the predominant reality of conscious life.