Schopenhauer, Hamlet, Mephistopheles: Frei Aufsatze Zur Naturgeschichte Des Pessimismus (1901) is a collection of essays written by Friedrich Paulsen. The book explores the concept of pessimism through the lenses of three prominent figures: philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, literary character Hamlet, and the devilish character Mephistopheles from Goethe's Faust. The essays delve into the nature of pessimism, its philosophical implications, and its...