by Charles LaForge | Jun 30, 2021 | Anxiety, Authors, Depression, Mood Disorders, Philosophy
Arthur Schopenhauer, a German philosopher of the 19th century, was known for his pessimistic outlook on life. He believed that human existence was fundamentally characterized by suffering and that the desire for pleasure was an illusory pursuit that ultimately led to...
by Charles LaForge | Jun 21, 2021 | Anxiety, Authors, Depression, Mood Disorders, Philosophy
Jean-Paul Sartre was a French existentialist philosopher and writer who lived from 1905 to 1980. Throughout his life, he struggled with depression, and in his later years, he contemplated suicide. Sartre’s philosophical work explored the meaning of existence and...
by Charles LaForge | Jun 17, 2021 | Anxiety, Authors, Depression, Mood Disorders, Philosophy
Ludwig Wittgenstein was a 20th-century philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of logic, mathematics, and language philosophy. He is also known for his personal struggles with mental health, including suicidal ideation. Wittgenstein suffered from...
by Charles LaForge | Jun 7, 2021 | Philosophy
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a French philosopher, writer, and composer who lived from 1712 to 1778. He is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment period and is known for his contributions to political philosophy, literature, and education....
