Pessimism: Philosophy, Ethic, Spirit

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2009
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Pessimism is thought of as an exclusively negative stance that inevitably leads to resignation. Even when pessimism looks like utter truth, we are told that it makes the worst of a bad situation. This book challenges the received wisdom about pessimism, arguing that there is an unrecognized yet vibrant pessimistic philosophical tradition.

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Pessimism is thought of as an exclusively negative stance that inevitably leads to resignation. Even when pessimism looks like utter truth, we are told that it makes the worst of a bad situation. This book challenges the received wisdom about pessimism, arguing that there is an unrecognized yet vibrant pessimistic philosophical tradition.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 17 Feb 2009
ISBN 10: 0691141126
ISBN 13: 9780691141121

Pessimism: Philosophy, Ethic, Spirit

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