Why modern life feels meaningless
Omar F. Najjarine • Why modern life feels meaningless
Omar F. Najjarine • Why modern life feels meaningless
Omar F. Najjarine • Why modern life feels meaningless
Omar F. Najjarine • Why modern life feels meaningless
Omar F. Najjarine • Why modern life feels meaningless
Love this indirect jab at Freud.
The same principle applies to gaining wisdom. Art and literature are secondary sources to wisdom, philosophy is the primary source.
Omar F. Najjarine • Why modern life feels meaningless
This is where I disagree. At least on the surface. If the implication is that you go and read the primary texts themselves, of philosophy, which is often considered “Great” philosophy, then you will be doomed. Great philosophy is not always good, helpful, useful. It is great as a result of stirring attention, thought, etc. I think most people do fine without studying philosophy itself. I do think, though, we need to think more, rather than prescribe philosophy as the sole source of wisdom. Wisdom is something learned and gained in action and reflection. Philosophy (as a field) can inspire that, but I do not think it is the only way.
Omar F. Najjarine • Why modern life feels meaningless
Yes. I think my detachment from my health has been downstream of a lack of meaning in my life.