Philosophics 
— Philosophical and Political Ramblings

Ishiguro, Cioran, and Shared Philosophical Currents


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This segment details a writer's exploration of the works of Kazuo Ishiguro and Emil Cioran after an AI suggested stylistic similarities to their own recent novella. The author, Bry Willis, found parallels with Ishiguro in narrative tone and atmospheric quality, particularly in Never Let Me Go. They discovered a kinship with Cioran's pessimistic spirit and acidic wit, identifying with the philosophical outlook expressed in History and Utopia. Ultimately, Bry concludes that both authors succeed in conveying an emotional atmosphere rather than simply telling a story.

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Philosophics 
— Philosophical and Political RamblingsBy Bry Willis