Schopenhauer, Hamlet, Mephistopheles

Schopenhauer, Hamlet, Mephistopheles: Frei Aufsatze Zur Naturgeschichte Des Pessimismus (1901) is a book written by Friedrich Paulsen. The book is a collection of essays that explore the nature of pessimism through the lens of three iconic figures: Arthur Schopenhauer, Hamlet, and Mephistopheles. The first essay delves into the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer, a German philosopher who is known for his pessimistic outlook on life. Paulsen analyzes Schopenhauer's ideas on the nature of suffering, the role of the will, and the concept of the ""world as will and representation."" The second essay explores the character of Hamlet, the tragic hero of William Shakespeare's play of the same name. Paulsen examines Hamlet's existential struggles, his inability to act decisively, and his ultimately tragic fate. The third essay focuses on Mephistopheles, the devilish character from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust. Paulsen analyzes Mephistopheles' role as a tempter and trickster, and how his character embodies the pessimistic worldview. Overall, Schopenhauer, Hamlet, Mephistopheles: Frei Aufsatze Zur Naturgeschichte Des Pessimismus is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of pessimism through the lenses of philosophy, literature, and mythology.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.