Philipp Mainländer The Philosophy Of Redemption ~upd~ -

The "Redemption" in Mainländer’s title is not a religious salvation, but a final release from the burden of existence. He categorized redemption into two forms:

Mainländer is often cited as the most consistent nihilist. However, he viewed himself not as a destroyer, but as a redeemer. He believed he was offering humanity a "gospel" (good news). The good news was that we do not have to suffer eternally; the end is guaranteed, and that end is peace. philipp mainländer the philosophy of redemption