On the Tragic

On the Tragic (Norwegian: Om det tragiske) is a philosophical work by Norwegian philosopher and writer Peter Wessel Zapffe, first published in 1941 as part of his doctoral thesis. The book investigates the concept of the tragic in human existence, analyzing it through the lenses of biology, psychology, and philosophy. It is considered one of Zapffe's most important works and a significant contribution to philosophical pessimism.

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