Described by many as the philosopher of “pessimism”, Arthur Schopaenuer crafted a dark, yet honest philosophy that has provided many valuable insights into epistemology, aesthetics, morality, ethics, and the philosophy of nature. He was also regarded as one of the first Western philosophers to combine ideas from both Western and Eastern philosophies, by integrating themes from Buddhism and Hinduism into his literature. In this episode, we will focus on Schopenhauer’s idea of the Will and his solutions on how to mitigate the suffering of life.

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Throughout his short career, Fredrich Nietzche, a 19th century German philosopher, was able to make profound contributions to modern intellectual ideologies and to Western philosophy. His fame can be attributed to his unique ideas and critiques of European religion and morality. In this episode, we will focus on his evaluation of Christianity, his interpretation of envy and its connection to the herd mentality, and his solutions to nihilism.