The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; Studies in Pessimism is a set of essays by the philosopher Schopenhauer. They depict a type of pessimism that springs from elevating will above reason, as the ...

Although outside the realm of academic philosophy, Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) was nevertheless one of the most important philosophers of the 19th century, best known for his eastern influence and ...

THE name of Schopenhauer is better known to most general readers in our day than is that of any other modern Continental metaphysician since Kant. The reputed heretic has the reward of his dangerous ...

These are ideal times for the release of “Pessimism: Philosophy, Ethic, Spirit,” by Joshua Foa Dienstag, a U.C.L.A. political theorist. Mr. Dienstag aims to rescue pessimism from the philosophical ...

In today’s society, being happy and having an optimistic attitude are social expectations that weigh heavily on how we live and the choices we make. Some psychologists have pointed out how happiness ...

Psychologists are big on the benefits of optimism. “Being optimistic is not just a happy accessory to life. It is a vital precursor to individual and economic well-being,” according to Maureen Gaffney ...

In today's society, being happy and having an optimistic attitude are social expectations that weigh heavily on how we live and the choices we make. Some psychologists have pointed out how happiness ...