The World as Emptiness and Mythos: Toward a Utopian Pessimism

By Slaymen Bonilla

In The World as Emptiness and Mythos, philosopher and researcher Slaymen Bonilla delivers a profound and original synthesis of Western and Eastern thought. This work bridges the radical pessimism of Arthur Schopenhauer and Philipp Mainl nder with the transformative Buddhist philosophy of Nāgārjuna, revealing a world where reality is constructed through the interplay of emptiness (śūnyatā) and myth.

Through this rigorous inquiry, Bonilla introduces his own philosophical system: Utopian Pessimism. Far from being a mere resignation to despair, this system explores how the recognition of the world's illusory nature can lead to a new understanding of human existence and potential.

Inside this book, you will explore:

The metaphysical dialogue between European radical pessimism and Mahayana Buddhism.

The role of Mythos as a necessary construct in a world of emptiness.

An introduction to Utopian Pessimism as a tool for contemporary ontological navigation.

Designed for scholars, students of philosophy, and seekers of deep metaphysical truths, this work is a cornerstone for anyone looking to understand the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern existential thought.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GTTZXWGL
• ISBN13: 9798253009147
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"