110 results for 'pessim'

A Philosophy of Pessimism by Stuart Sim explores the concept of pessimism and its significance in human thought. The author examines how pessimism has developed over time, its multifaceted nature,...

Disconsolate Dreamers On Pessimism and Utopia by Rachid M'Rabty offers a provocative exploration of pessimism as a catalyst for radical change. In a world increasingly resigned to the status quo,...

Pessimism Philosophy, Ethic, Spirit by Joshua Foa Dienstag challenges the common perception of pessimism as an exclusively negative stance. Instead, Dienstag argues that there is a coherent and...

Cosmic Pessimism by Eugene Thacker is a philosophical exploration of the human condition in an increasingly indifferent world. Written in fragments and aphorisms, this work delves into the varieties...

Studies in Pessimism: EssaysA collection of essays from Arthur Schopenhauer, one of the great philosophers of the modern era. In these thought-provoking works, Schopenhauer explores various subjects...

Dark Matters: Pessimism and the Problem of Suffering by Mara van der Lugt is an intellectual history that explores how philosophers grappled with the question of evil and suffering in creation. In...

Weltschmerz Pessimism in German Philosophy, 1860-1900 by Frederick C. Beiser is an in-depth examination of pessimism's dominant presence in German philosophy during the second half of the nineteenth...

Salena Godden's Pessimism is for Lightweights is a powerful collection of poems that salute peaceful protest and address issues such as sexism, racism, class discrimination, poverty, homelessness,...

Pessimism and British War Policy, 1916-1918This analysis of Britain's war policy during the final years of World War I argues that a prevailing mood of pessimism significantly influenced its...

The Uses of Pessimism and the Danger of False Hope by Roger Scruton Roger Scruton argues that the history of the European continent has been shaped by a false optimism, which has led to some of its...

The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; Studies in Pessimism This collection of posthumous writings by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer presents a unique insight into his philosophical thought...

Cinema Pessimism: A Political Theory of Representation and Reciprocity by Joshua Foa Dienstag explores how film can reveal the complexities of representation in politics. The author argues that...

The Positive Power Of Negative Thinking Using Defensive Pessimism to Harness Anxiety and Perform at Your Peak by Julie NoremA psychologist challenges traditional optimism, arguing that negative...

From Pessimism to Promise: Lessons from the Global South on Designing Inclusive TechA radical shift in perspective is needed when it comes to AI and technology. While concerns about its impact are...

Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain: A New Science of Optimism and Pessimism Our outlook on life is shaped by our brain's primal inclination to seek pleasure or avoid danger. While this balance can be healthy...

Darkening Blackness challenges conventional approaches to understanding race, gender, and class by questioning the notion of progressive inclusivity. It argues that the ideas we consider liberal may...

The Democracy Development Machine sheds new light on rural politics in Guatemala and explores how liberal democracy can subvert political desires and channel them into illiberal spaces. This...

A comprehensive history of the Ulster Unionist Party from protest to peace efforts in Northern Ireland.This scholarly work explores the party's development through its response to Irish Home Rule,...

The Victorian era's faith in progress has long been associated with optimism about their own time. However, historian Jeffrey Paul von Arx challenges this view, arguing that many leading...

Morsels for the Depressed, Depraved, Pessimistic, and Otherwise Declining is a collection of aphorisms, fragments, flash fiction, and poetry that explore the darker corners of human experience. This...

The Pessimist's Guide to the Future is a humorous and irreverent look at what the future might hold. Written with a healthy dose of cynicism, this guide covers a wide range of topics, from health and...

The Ideas Industry: How Pessimists, Partisans, and Plutocrats Are Transforming the Marketplace of Ideas by Daniel W. Drezner. In recent years, a new kind of thinker has emerged to challenge the...

Czeslaw Milosz, Nobel Laureate for literature, was a poet who wrote about the horrors of war and the human experience. In "Ecstatic Pessimist", his poetry and experiences are explored as part of a...

Afropessimism by Frank B. Wilderson III is a thought-provoking exploration of the philosophy of Blackness. The author examines the ways in which racism and anti-black violence shape our understanding...

Afropessimism by Frank B. Wilderson is a thought-provoking work that presents a radical argument about Blackness and its relationship to slavery. At a time when protests against police brutality have...

The Future is Black presents Afropessimism as an opportunity to think in provocative and disruptive ways about race, racial equality, multiculturalism, and educational justice. This radical analytic...

Infinite Resignation by Eugene Thacker is a collection of aphorisms, fragments, and observations that explore the contours of pessimism. Drawing on the work of philosophers such as Nietzsche,...

Virgil's Elements: A Poem of Science and Pessimism The Georgics is a poem that explores the power and ultimate failure of knowledge. Professor Ross examines the science that Virgil knew and used,...

Rebecca Solnit's Hope in the Dark offers a powerful counter to despair and pessimism. Drawing on her decades of activism and a wide reading of environmental, cultural, and political history, Solnit...

The Birth of Hedonism: A Comprehensive Account of Cyrenaic Philosophy Kurt Lampe's in-depth exploration of ancient Greek philosophy provides the most comprehensive account in any language of Cyrenaic...

The Idea of Decline in Western History by Arthur Herman explores how major thinkers have shaped our understanding of cultural pessimism. From influential figures to contemporary voices, this work...

This collection of essays examines the failures of socialism in the 20th century with candor and vigor. Leo Panitch explores the nature of global capitalism, offering a vision of reinvigorated...

Fourty-two short essays by Arthur Schopenhauer are collected here in this comprehensive volume. Previously published as seven separate books, these works cover topics such as human nature, religion,...

After crash landing on an alien planet, a vacationer must confront a hostile environment and fight for survival. Her only companion is the drug-addled captain of the ship, whose pessimism adds to her...

True Detective and Philosophy: A Deeper Kind of DarknessThis book explores the philosophical questions behind the HBO series True Detective, examining concepts such as human pessimism, the problem of...

Arthur Schopenhauer's magnum opus presents a singular philosophical idea: that the world is the manifestation of human will. This foundational work, comprising four 'Books' and an appendix, explores...

The Psychology of Hope explores the character traits that produce highly hopeful individuals. A test is provided to measure one's level of optimism and practical advice is offered on how to become...

Coming Up for Air is a novel that balances humour and pessimism as it follows George Bowling's quest to escape the threats of war and old age. After winning money on a horserace, he retreats to his...

Stop Thinking and Start Living by Richard Carlson is a straightforward guide to transforming your life. By letting go of negative thoughts and embracing a positive mindset, you can overcome...

Abject Qizzery: The Thoroughly Depressing Quizz Book is a quiz book that embodies the spirit of pessimism. With its unique blend of humor and melancholia, it's a perfect gift for those who appreciate...

Elif Shafak's thought-provoking book explores the challenges of staying sane in a world marked by division and pessimism. In this beautifully written polemic, she reflects on the power of stories to...

Giacomo Leopardi's Canti offers a profound exploration of human unhappiness on earth. Trapped between an admiration for the classical past and a disappointment in the present, Leopardi rejects both...

Words of Change: QUEER offers a powerful collection of quotes and passages from LGBTQIA+ activists and allies. Compiled by journalist Coco Romack, this book brings together diverse voices to inspire...

This comprehensive analysis explores the philosophical themes and ideas that underpin 18 of Woody Allen's most serious films. Sander H. Lee delves into five key areas, examining how Allen portrays...

The Georgians: A History of 18th-Century Britain By Penelope J. Corfield This comprehensive history explores the Georgian era, a time of great change and controversy in Britain's past. From the end...

Arthur Schopenhauer's collected essays offer a profound exploration of human nature, philosophy, and the world around us. This comprehensive collection brings together forty-two short pieces,...

The Best of the Cynics presents the most significant writings and teachings of the ancient Cynics, offering a unique insight into their philosophy.At its core, Cynicism is not about negativity or...

Franz Kafka's La metamorfosis y otros relatos de animales is a collection of stories that explore the human condition through the lens of animals. Kafka's work reveals a sense of desperation and...

Letters From The Earth is a collection of writings by Mark Twain, compiled posthumously in 1962. Spanning over four decades, these pieces showcase Twain's unique blend of irony and pessimism.The...

Reclaim the Moment: Seven Strategies to Build A Better Now by Greg Bennick offers a fresh take on improving focus and peak performance for individuals and teams.The book provides practical advice on...

Adorno's Practical Philosophy Living Less Wrongly by Fabian Freyenhagen is a thought-provoking exploration of Theodor Adorno's philosophy. Despite his reputation for pessimism, Adorno believed in the...

The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity EvolvesBy Matt Ridley, Fourth Estate, 2011This book offers a counterblast to the prevailing pessimism of our age, arguing that human progress is a natural and...

The Sunny Nihilist: A Philosophy for the Modern WorldWendy Syfret explores the idea that meaning is not something to be found, but rather something we can choose to create. In this thought-provoking...

The Worst Is Yet to Come: A Post-Capitalist Survival Guide by Peter FlemingAs capitalism teeters on the brink of collapse, we're faced with a daunting question: what's next? Will it be a new era of...

This collection of essays by Arthur Schopenhauer explores his philosophical pessimism and offers a realistic and thought-provoking worldview. Written in a warm and entertaining style, these essays...

Shoot for the Moon: A pioneering study of the mindset that took humanity to the MoonProfessor Richard Wiseman presents a groundbreaking exploration of the Apollo Mindset, combining personal...

A Short History of Decay by E. M. Cioran is a profound and witty collection of essays that explore the nature of civilization in mid 20th-century Europe. Cioran's work delves into the human...

Calvin L. Warren challenges traditional notions of humanism and philosophy with his thought-provoking work "Ontological Terror". By exploring the intersection of blackness and Being, Warren reveals...

Ethan Frome is set against the bleak winter landscape of New England, telling the story of a poor farmer, his wife Zeena, and her cousin Mattie Silver. A powerful and engrossing drama unfolds as...

Guy de Maupassant's Selected Works presents a masterful new translation of his essential works. Organized around key themes from his life and writing, these tales offer portraits of daily struggles...

Candide, written by Voltaire in 1759, remains a witty and thought-provoking satire that has stood the test of time. Its author wrote it in just three days, and its enduring popularity is a testament...

The Trouble with Being Born by E. M. Cioran A profound exploration of the human condition, Cioran's The Trouble with Being Born delves into the fundamental questions of existence: birth, death, the...

Hope can be a rare commodity in uncertain times. Yet, as one of the theological virtues, hope is essential for navigating life's challenges.Sister Teresa White offers a powerful exploration of hope...

The High Life by Jean-Pierre Martinet is a dark and unsettling novella that explores the grimly humorous possibilities of unlimited pessimism. Set in a bleak Parisian landscape, the story follows a...

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's Introductory Lectures on Aesthetics is a thought-provoking work that explores the relationship between art and modernity. Delivered in Berlin in the 1820s, these...

Edgar Saltus' Philosophical Writings offer a profound exploration of pessimism and skepticism. In two compact volumes, The Philosophy of Disenchantment and The Anatomy of Negation, Saltus presents...

Demography is not destiny. We shape our own lives and societies more than ever before. Globally, we have fewer children per adult, leading to population stabilization, though its outcome remains...

Alexander Blok's poetry collection offers a unique insight into the growth and development of one of Russia's most important poets. From his early explorations of ideal beauty to his later writings...

Dialogues for Discovery is a comprehensive guide to improving the effectiveness of psychotherapy. This book provides detailed therapist-client dialogues and guidelines for expert use of Socratic...

Twenty tales from one of France's most celebrated writers, Guy de Maupassant, are presented in this reissue of Mademoiselle Fifi and Other Stories.Maupassant's stories are notable for their...

Defining Modernism explores the intellectual connections between three key figures of 19th-century European modernism: Baudelaire, Nietzsche, and Wagner. Through close readings of their essays on art...

The Pope's Children Ireland's New Elite by David McWilliams is a survey of Ireland today that celebrates success. Born either side of the Pope's visit, this new generation has been shaped by the...

Popular Pleasures: An Introduction to the Aesthetics of Popular Visual Culture by Paul Duncum explores the historical context and socio-political issues surrounding popular aesthetic pleasures. In...

The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard Children Against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience Depression is a growing concern among American children, affecting 30% of all youngsters...

A collection of philosophical and critical essays on the television series True Detective explores the intersection of detective fiction and existential inquiry. This thought-provoking work delves...

The UK's survival as a unified nation is no longer taken for granted in British politics. This book explores the roots of today's crisis, revealing how politicians and civil servants view the Union...

This monograph explores how canonical Francophone Algerian authors approached the representation of Algerian women through literature in the late-colonial period. It argues that masculine domination...

A History of the Future Prophets of Progress from H. G. Wells to Isaac Asimov by Peter J. Bowler explores how science fiction and popular science literature reflected the public's response to...

This second volume of plays by Georg Kaiser features five works that span his career from early beginnings to his later years as an exile in Switzerland. The collection includes "David and Goliath",...

Oswald Mosley and British Fascism is a detailed history of the British Union of Fascists, led by the enigmatic Oswald Mosley. Mosley's journey across the English political spectrum culminated in the...

The West appears to be at a year zero, with the seeming end of relative peace and prosperity. The pandemic, Putin's invasion of Ukraine, growing tension with China, a rolling back of globalisation,...

Go Back at Once by Robert Aickman is a comic fantasy novel about two young women, Cressida and Vivien, who resist the societal expectations placed upon them in 1930s Britain. After leaving school,...

The Nature of Love, Volume 2: Courtly and Romantic by Irving Singer explores the evolution of love from medieval courtly ideals to nineteenth-century Romanticism. This monumental work examines the...

Philip Gordon's study examines the Franco-German security partnership in its post-Cold War context, analyzing the implications for Europe and the United States.The author traces the evolution of...

The Jewish Decadence: A Story of Modernity and Jewishness In Western European and Anglo-American cultural centers, Jewish writers, artists, and intellectuals encountered a society obsessed with...

Thomas Hobbes's life was marked by intellectual curiosity and philosophical insight. In "Aubrey's Brief Lives: Thomas Hobbes", his close friend John Aubrey presents a portrait of a complex...

The cinema has long been considered one of the most important mass media forms. From its early beginnings in the Grand Café des Capucines of Paris over a century ago to the large Hollywood...

Stealing Baby Jesus: A Treasury of Ludicrous Attempts to Rescue Christmas by Bernadette Nason. Inspired by her mother's attempts to create joyful traditions in tough times, and by Charles Dickens' "A...

The world's population is expected to grow by about 2.2 billion people between now and the year 2020, posing a significant challenge for global food production and trade. This book examines recent...

World Politics: Progress and its Limits explores why it is difficult to improve international behaviour and examines the pre-conditions for any realistic attempt to do so. Professor Mayall discusses...

The Frankfurt Book Fair: A Critical Examination of Bestsellers in the Industry Venue. This Element explores the phenomenon of bestsellers at the Frankfurt Book Fair, examining the complex...

Desert Edens explores how technological advances and colonial fears inspired utopian geoengineering projects in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. From the 1870s to the mid-twentieth...

Thomas King's The Inconvenient Indian offers a deeply knowing and darkly funny account of Indian-White relations in North America since initial contact. This chronicle debunks fabricated stories of...

Vanity Karma Ecclesiastes, the Bhagavad-gītā and the Meaning of Life is a thought-provoking exploration of two ancient texts that challenge our understanding of life's purpose. Jayādvaita Swami...

Leo Tolstoy's On Life: A Critical Edition is a philosophical treatise written in 1886, after the author was seriously injured while working on his estate. During his recovery, Tolstoy developed this...

American Graffiti: A Film of Nostalgia and Change This 2023 book explores how George Lucas's 1973 film American Graffiti became one of the highest-grossing films in US history, despite its low budget...

Arthur Schopenhauer: A Life and Philosophy This biography offers a concise introduction to the life and work of German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. While often remembered for his pessimism,...

The Disillusionment of America's Founders: A Surprising Story of the Nation's Creators. In a surprising twist, the American Founding Fathers - George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and...

Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence Life is filled with opportunities to build inner strengths, but our brains have a tendency to focus on the negative...

The Evolution of Consciousness in Art History Rudolf Steiner's 13-slide lecture series explores how the history of art reflects the evolution of human consciousness. Given during World War I, these...