Peter Wessel Zapffe

Peter Wessel Zapffe

Biography

Peter Wessel Zapffe was a Norwegian philosopher, author, artist, lawyer and mountaineer. He is often noted for his philosophically pessimistic and fatalistic view of human existence. His system of philosophy was inspired by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, as well as his firm advocacy of antinatalism.

Known For: Acting

Birthday: 1899-12-18

Place of Birth: Asker, Norway

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