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The Lucid Pessimist - by Ronald R Gray (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Lucid Pessimist - by Ronald R Gray (Paperback)

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  • The works of Romanian-born French philosopher and essayist Emil Mihai Cioran (1911-1995) have been translated into Galician, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish.
  • About the Author: Ronald R. Gray taught English and philosophy at universities in Japan, South Korea, China, and the United States.
  • 207 Pages
  • Philosophy, Individual Philosophers

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The works of Romanian-born French philosopher and essayist Emil Mihai Cioran (1911-1995) have been translated into Galician, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish. Yet, in the Anglo-American world, Cioran is rarely taught at the postsecondary education level or mentioned in standard surveys of philosophy.

This work discusses the controversial and overlooked thought and life of Cioran, arguing for his significance as a thought-provoking moral philosopher, superb aphorist, and witty and elegant stylist of the French language. It also comprehensively situates Cioran vis-a-vis the Western philosophical tradition; examines his deeply pessimistic views on fanaticism, history, utopia, suicide, the "initial stain," saints, and philosophy; and analyzes his relationship to existentialism and Asian thought.



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Ronald R. Gray taught English and philosophy at universities in Japan, South Korea, China, and the United States. He lives in Gongju, South Korea.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .44 Inches (D)
Weight: .63 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 207
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: Individual Philosophers
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Format: Paperback
Author: Ronald R Gray
Language: English
Street Date: November 13, 2025
TCIN: 1012323737
UPC: 9781476691794
Item Number (DPCI): 247-50-4382
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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