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Use this content for entertainment purposes only."Is it not better to perish all at once than little by little, with the constant degradation of faculties?"
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About Peter Wessel Zapffe
Peter Wessel Zapffe (1899-1990) was a Norwegian philosopher, writer, and mountaineer. He is best known for his philosophical essay 'The Last Messiah,' where he delves into the complex human condition, exploring themes of existentialism, absurdity, and the human desire for distraction in the face of the harsh realities of life. Zapffe's works have had a profound influence on existentialist philosophy and his ideas continue to be studied and debated in academic circles.
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