The Concept of Human Suffering in David Benatar's Philosophy: A Study within the Framework of Pessimistic Philosophy and Antinatalism

This research discusses the concept of human suffering in David Benatar's philosophical work Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming into Existence It explores Benatar's argument that coming into existence can be considered a harmful condition According to Benatar, human life inevitably involves pain and suffering The study also discusses Benatar's antinatalist philosophy and his view that the absence of pain is good even if there is no one to experience that good, while the absence of pleasure is not bad unless there is someone who is deprived of it By analyzing these ideas within the framework of pessimistic philosophy including the views of the Buddha, Arthur Schopenhauer, and Emil Cioran—this research aims to clarify Benatar's understanding of human suffering and the philosophical basis of antinatalism, as well as his argument about existence The study also seeks to provide a clearer understanding of the debate surrounding suffering, existence, and the value of human life.