13. The Value of Life (Pessimism and Optimism)

GA 4/l13/p028 · RSP1964 LowLow alignmentMost translators re-paragraphed Steiner substantially. The locus identifies the same chapter or section, but paragraph-N to paragraph-N mapping is loose. For exact-quotation precision, compare with the German.

According to this view, then, the striving for pleasure is inherent in human nature from the outset. Only when fulfillment is seen to be impossible does this striving retire in favour of higher tasks for mankind.

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Cite: GA 4/l13/p028 · edition RSP1964 (Steiner 1918 revised edition)