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...