Pessimus: A Rhapsody And A Paradox (1865)
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ISBN10: 1104149249
ISBN13: 9781104149246
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 4 2009
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104149246
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 4 2009
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pessimus: A Rhapsody And A Paradox is a book written by Young England and first published in 1865. The book is a philosophical treatise that explores the concept of pessimism, which is the belief that the world is fundamentally flawed and that life is characterized by suffering and pain. The author presents a series of arguments in support of this view, drawing on a range of philosophical and literary sources.At the same time, the book is also a paradoxical work, as the title suggests. The author acknowledges that the very act of writing a book that promotes pessimism is itself a paradox, as it implies a belief in the power of words and ideas to effect change. The book is therefore both a celebration of pessimism and a critique of it, as the author grapples with the contradictions and complexities of this worldview.Throughout the book, the author engages with a range of philosophical and literary figures, including Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, and Shakespeare. The book is written in a poetic and lyrical style, with the author using a range of rhetorical devices to convey their ideas.Overall, Pessimus: A Rhapsody And A Paradox is a thought-provoking and challenging work that explores the darker side of human existence. It is a book that will appeal to readers who are interested in philosophy, literature, and the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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