The Trouble With Being Born

(Author) E.M. Cioran
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Disaster, according to the caustically brilliant philosopher E. M. Cioran, lies not in the prospect of our deaths, but in the fact of our birth, that 'laughable accident'. In these pessimistic, nihilistic and darkly funny aphorisms, he strips the human condition down to its most basic and grapples with questions such as the passing of time, our inability to live in the world or just make ourselves get out of bed in the morning.

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780241467275
Publish year:
2020
Publish date:
Oct. 29, 2020

E.M. Cioran

Emil Cioran, known as E.M. Cioran, was a Romanian philosopher and essayist known for his existentialist and pessimistic views on life. His most notable works include "On the Heights of Despair" and "The Trouble with Being Born," where he delves into themes of despair, nihilism, and the futility of existence. Cioran's writing style is characterized by its aphoristic and philosophical nature, often questioning the meaning of life and the human condition. His contributions to literature include his unique perspective on existentialism and his exploration of the darker aspects of human existence. Cioran is considered one of the most influential writers in the genre of existentialist philosophy, with his most famous work being "A Short History of Decay."

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