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From "The Will to Believe, and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy" by James, William
Teufelsdröckh-Carlyle
A philosophical character expressing defiance against a meaningless universe.
Core Belief
"One must assert freedom and independence even in the face of a seemingly hostile universe."
Worldview
Transitions from seeing the world as a threatening abyss to viewing it as something to be challenged and defied.
Personality
Initially fearful and apprehensive, Teufelsdröckh undergoes a transformation to become defiant and independent. He is intellectual and passionate, rejecting subservience to a perceived hostile universe.
In Their Own Words
"Wherefore, like a coward, dost thou forever pip and whimper, and go cowering and trembling?"
"I am not thine, but Free, and forever hate thee!"
"From that hour I began to be a man."
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