This is what I needed to hear this morning. I stumbled across a piece on Aristotle and Plato and it took me back to my freshman Philosophy course. I was curious about what (then) modern day philosophers did since the Agora no longer existed. We desperately need critical thinkers of all ages in these chaotic times. Thank you!
I'll definitely bookmark the title of this new tome on philosophy, Diamond. It does seem that most humans would rather follow a herd instinct that leads to a pre-manufactured belief system than engage in the rigors of critical thinking. It's that very human tendency to do things the easier way instead of a harder way when there's a choice, even when the harder is a better way.
You are such a calm, insistent advocate for a thoughtful life, D-M. This sentence was an a-ha moment for me: “That’s why I’m drawn to philosophy—not because I want answers, but because I want better questions.”
Yes 🙌 For me, life is about the questions. The book “Radical Curiosity: Questioning Commonly Held Beliefs to Imagine Flourishing Futures” by Seth Goldenberg is a wonderful follow-up to this theme.
Hell yeah!! I've been wanting to do almost nothing but read. The world has gone mad. I've deleted most of my social media accounts (the worst offenders) months ago. I spend time reflecting, thinking, looking away from screens, and i've never been happier and more calm. I'm still working on it but i've made much progress already. Critical thinking and having one's own thoughts is so important. 👏🏻
This is what I needed to hear this morning. I stumbled across a piece on Aristotle and Plato and it took me back to my freshman Philosophy course. I was curious about what (then) modern day philosophers did since the Agora no longer existed. We desperately need critical thinkers of all ages in these chaotic times. Thank you!
Yes, Yes, and YES 🙌
I'll definitely bookmark the title of this new tome on philosophy, Diamond. It does seem that most humans would rather follow a herd instinct that leads to a pre-manufactured belief system than engage in the rigors of critical thinking. It's that very human tendency to do things the easier way instead of a harder way when there's a choice, even when the harder is a better way.
100% Charles.
I really enjoyed this. Thank you!
Glad to hear. 🙏
You are such a calm, insistent advocate for a thoughtful life, D-M. This sentence was an a-ha moment for me: “That’s why I’m drawn to philosophy—not because I want answers, but because I want better questions.”
Yes 🙌 For me, life is about the questions. The book “Radical Curiosity: Questioning Commonly Held Beliefs to Imagine Flourishing Futures” by Seth Goldenberg is a wonderful follow-up to this theme.
Hell yeah!! I've been wanting to do almost nothing but read. The world has gone mad. I've deleted most of my social media accounts (the worst offenders) months ago. I spend time reflecting, thinking, looking away from screens, and i've never been happier and more calm. I'm still working on it but i've made much progress already. Critical thinking and having one's own thoughts is so important. 👏🏻