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Life is Pain: Schopenhauer's Brutal Truth About Happiness (Essays & Aphorisms)
Arthur Schopenhauer, the 19th-century philosopher, didn't believe in happiness. In his masterpiece 'Essays and Aphorisms' (from 'Parerga and Paralipomena'), he argues that life is a constant struggle between suffering and boredom. This video breaks down his most shocking ideas: why pleasure is just an illusion, why desire traps you in misery, and how the only true escape is to deny your own will. Discover why Schopenhauer saw compassion, art, and even suicide in a completely different light. If you've ever questioned the point of it all, this is for you.
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