Luigi Pirandello

Contemplating Existence: The Allure of Non-Birth

Ultimately, Pirandello’s maxim confronts us with a paradox: most people, despite life’s hardships, develop attachments and find meaning. While anti-natalist views suggest the prevention of suffering is paramount, many traditions—from Buddhism’s embrace of impermanence to existentialism’s call to create meaning—invite us to respond to suffering with resilience and creativity. In reflecting on Pirandello’s words, we are challenged not to despair, but to thoughtfully consider how and why we value existence. [...]