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However, despite this contempt for collective society, Schopenhauer acknowledges humanity's intrinsic need for connection, placing individuals in a paradox of seeking solitude for profound thought while requiring the company of others to survive.
The Indelible Trap of Existence
At the heart of Schopenhauer's philosophy is the notion that the will to live itself ensnares us in a cycle of desires and unfulfilled yearnings. Our incessant striving to achieve and partake in life is a product of an irrational force driving us, leaving us with insatiable wants.