What Is Kafkaesque? - The 'Philosophy' of Franz Kafka

This book explores the pain and confusion inherent to being conscious—and how we turn our awareness from a source of suffering into a source of wonder and meaning. Franz Kafka's work and views are often dark and disorienting, and yet they connect with a great many readers. His work provides a...

9 min - Philosophy & Big Ideas - Pursuit of Wonder

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