Of all philosophers who ever lived, who had the bleakest outlook on life?

Question

Please, only serious, informed answers. not looking for wise cracks..

Answer 1

I would have to say Nietzsche. Looking back at his work, it seems like he was fighting an inner struggle and could not find a solution to it.

Answer 2

Ask any Goth on the street. But, tell me, why does philosophy always have to be bleak? Certainly it calls for individual as well as cultural introspect, and often times there is ugliness there, but are all of the things to ponder significant only if they are cruel or unforgiving in nature? Such as nature?

Who am I, why am I here, da da da da? It makes no difference. I am here, I have pondered while "weak and weary," but the go round is too short as it is.

Besides, all of the important questions will be answered some day, in the blink of an eye.

My philosophy? I share the same as most of our lovable canine friends, to wit, "if ya can't eat it or screw it, pi$$ on it." It has gotten me a long way through my life's journey, that began several decades ago.

Answer 3

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