02126cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000036001122450030001482640051001783000047002293360026002763370026003023380036003285000031003645080061003955201279004565340045017356530014017808560042017944754UtSlPG20260610133130.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBJ1 aJordan, David Starr,d1851-193114aThe Philosophy of Despair 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-12-01  aProduced by David A. Schwan.  HTML version by Al Haines.  a"The Philosophy of Despair" by David Starr Jordan is a philosophical treatise written during the early 20th century. This book delves into existential themes, examining the nature of despair and pessimism while contemplating human existence within the grand scheme of the universe. Jordan wrestles with concepts of action, love, and the potential for human experience amidst the seemingly incomprehensible nature of life.  The core content of the book reflects a critical exploration of pessimistic philosophy and its systematic implications on human behavior and thought. Jordan analyzes the sources of despair, especially in youth and the educated class, pointing out that unexpressed knowledge leads to cynicism and apathy. He emphasizes the importance of purpose and action as antidotes to despair, advocating that each individual should strive to make their lives meaningful through personal contribution and the pursuit of love and human helpfulness. The author ultimately promotes an optimistic view of life where individual actions contribute to a larger continuum, suggesting that while life may be impermanent and filled with challenges, it is this very experience that offers opportunities for growth and fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPessimism40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4754