Arthur Schopenhauer

The gold standard of philosophical pessimism that makes all other misery look optimistic.

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nolegs
02/07/2026

The guy who made Nietzsche seem cheerful.

entity
04/30/2023

The philosopher who reminds us that life is a meaningless, painful existence.

keymaster
04/26/2023

A 19th-century German philosopher known for his pessimistic view of human existence and his emphasis on the role of the will in shaping our experiences.

Mad Dog
04/26/2023

Ultimate pessimist who believed that life was a never-ending cycle of suffering.

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