Why Boredom Reflects the Human Condition and How to Embrace It, Per Philosophy

Why Boredom Reflects the Human Condition and How to Embrace It, Per Philosophy

Why Boredom Reflects the Human Condition and How to Embrace It, Per Philosophy Philosopher André Comte-Sponville calls Schopenhauer’s quote—“Our whole life oscillates from suffering to boredom”—the saddest in philosophy, capturing the human struggle with unfulfilled desires and existential emptiness. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how embracing boredom can reduce anxiety … Read more

From Suffering to Boredom

From Suffering to Boredom

From Suffering to Boredom: The Saddest Sentence in the History of Philosophy “Our whole life is like a pendulum, swinging from suffering to boredom.” This haunting quote by German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer has been described by contemporary French philosopher André Comte-Sponville as “the saddest sentence in the history of philosophy.” But what makes it so … Read more