The World as Emptiness and Mythos: Toward a Utopian Pessimism (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798253009147)

In The World as Emptiness and Mythos, philosopher and researcher Slaymen Bonilla delivers a profound and original synthesis of Western and Eastern thought. This work bridges the radical pessimism of Arthur Schopenhauer and Philipp Mainländer with the transformative Buddhist philosophy of Nāgārjuna, revealing a world where reality is constructed through the interplay of emptiness (śūnyatā) and myth.

Through this rigorous inquiry, Bonilla introduces his own philosophical system: Utopian Pessimism. Far from being a mere resignation to despair, this system explores how the recognition of the world's illusory nature can lead to a new understanding of human existence and potential.

Inside this book, you will explore:

• The metaphysical dialogue between European radical pessimism and Mahayana Buddhism.

• The role of Mythos as a necessary construct in a world of emptiness.

• An introduction to Utopian Pessimism as a tool for contemporary ontological navigation.

Designed for scholars, students of philosophy, and seekers of deep metaphysical truths, this work is a cornerstone for anyone looking to understand the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern existential thought.