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Zapffe, Kierkegaard, and Anti-Natalism with Roe Fremstedal
Aug 2, 2023
Join philosophy professor Roe Fremstedal as they discuss Peter Wessel Zapffe, Kierkegaard, and the topic of anti-natalism. They explore the appeal and shortcomings of Zapffe's pessimistic views on life, explore different types of meaning in life according to Arthur Schopenhauer, and discuss the influence of Kierkegaard on personal worldview. They also touch on the challenges of translating works and delve into the paradoxical nature of death and its impact on the meaning of life. The conversation concludes with an exploration of Zapfian philosophy and its influence on moral injustice, the pursuit of happiness, and the need to solve normative pluralism.
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- Zapffe and Kierkegaard both advocate for anti-natalism, the belief that it is wrong to have children due to the inherent suffering and meaninglessness of life.
- Søpfe suggests that death, while interrupting our projects, can also provide insight into the limits and meaninglessness of life.
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Søpfe's Pessimistic View: Suffering and Injustice
Søpfe's philosophy highlights the problems of suffering and injustice in human life. He argues that life is characterized by meaninglessness and unhappiness, and that having children only increases the misery in the world. Søpfe's view is that the best solution to the problems of suffering and meaninglessness is for the human race to disappear. While he does not explicitly advocate for suicide, he suggests that it may be a valid option for those who endure unbearable suffering.
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