I’ve enjoyed these two articles about seeing clearly, but I found them to be rather masochistic. For those of you who are not so interested in seeking pain, I can recommend Epicurean philosophy, which is concerned with ataraxia, or peace of mind - leading a tranquil life and cultivating simple pleasures.
I had a feeling that's where you were going as I had watched your convo with Zev the day before. In fact, I was deeply moved by your contribution to the last few mins of that conversation. I believe morality always includes emotional, spiritual (however you define it) elements in addition to rationality. Otherwise what is the purpose of continued human evolution if we could already explain everything away? Thank you for your steadfast commitment to goodness in a heavily complicated time.
Brilliant, Mike. Truly the philosopher we need in these times. Well, maybe all times.
I’ve enjoyed these two articles about seeing clearly, but I found them to be rather masochistic. For those of you who are not so interested in seeking pain, I can recommend Epicurean philosophy, which is concerned with ataraxia, or peace of mind - leading a tranquil life and cultivating simple pleasures.
Mike, I was sobbing after reading this- in the best way. Thank you. I really, really needed to read this.
I had a feeling that's where you were going as I had watched your convo with Zev the day before. In fact, I was deeply moved by your contribution to the last few mins of that conversation. I believe morality always includes emotional, spiritual (however you define it) elements in addition to rationality. Otherwise what is the purpose of continued human evolution if we could already explain everything away? Thank you for your steadfast commitment to goodness in a heavily complicated time.