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From Fitzgerald's exquisite version of the Rub iy t of Omar Khayy m, I take the following quatrains which may serve as a text for what I have to say: So when the angel of the darker Drink At last shall find you by the river-brink, And offering you his cup, invite your Soul Forth... Read Full Overview

Excerpt: This poem of Omar and of Fitzgerald is perhaps our best expression of the sadness and the grandeur of insoluble problems. It is the sweetness of philosophical sorrow which has no kinship with misery or distress. In the strains of the saddest music the soul finds the... Read Full Overview

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In 'The Philosophy of Despair, ' Jordan explores the nature of despair and its place within the human experience. Through a careful examination of historical and philosophical sources, Jordan argues that despair is not a weakness to be overcome, but rather a necessary step... Read Full Overview

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Excerpt: This poem of Omar and of Fitzgerald is perhaps our best expression of the sadness and the grandeur of insoluble problems. It is the sweetness of philosophical sorrow which has no kinship with misery or distress. In the strains of the saddest music the soul finds the... Read Full Overview

The Philosophy of Despair, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations... Read Full Overview

In 'The Philosophy of Despair, ' Jordan explores the nature of despair and its place within the human experience. Through a careful examination of historical and philosophical sources, Jordan argues that despair is not a weakness to be overcome, but rather a necessary step... Read Full Overview