Schopenhauer: Why Having Children is Wrong (Antinatalism)

Описание: Is procreation a moral crime? Philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer thought so. In this deep dive, we unpack Schopenhauer’s radical philosophy of antinatalism—the belief that bringing life into the world is an act of cruelty. Forget the watered-down takes; this is Schopenhauer at his most provocative, arguing that existence itself is a prison of suffering, and parenthood is its chief architect.

What You’ll Learn:

1️⃣ The Origin of Suffering: Schopenhauer’s metaphysical argument that the split between the “will” and “representation” creates endless conflict—and why every new birth deepens this cosmic wound.
2️⃣ Asceticism as Salvation: Why Schopenhauer demanded sexual abstinence to break the cycle of suffering, and how his call for radical self-denial clashes with modern ideals of parenthood.
3️⃣ Hope vs. Harm: Is having children an act of love or a selfish delusion? Schopenhauer’s brutal answer—and why his ideas still shock philosophers today.

🔥 Key Debates:

Is non-existence truly better than existence?
Can compassion ever justify creating life?
Why Schopenhauer’s antinatalism is not “proto”—it’s fully formed, and fully terrifying.

Why This Matters Now:
In an era of climate crises, overpopulation, and existential dread, Schopenhauer’s 200-year-old philosophy feels eerily relevant. Whether you agree with him or not, his arguments force us to confront the ethics of birth in a broken world.

👇 Join the Debate:
Is Schopenhauer a misunderstood genius or a doom-obsessed nihilist? Drop your take in the comments—and let’s argue about the value of life itself.

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Content Warning: This video discusses themes of existential suffering and anti-natalist philosophy. Viewer discretion advised.
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