Why You Need a Micro-Philosophy

A good micro-philosophy should have the following 4 features:

#1 Coherence:

The set of atomic beliefs, values, principles, and actions should be logically consistent.

#2 Comprehensiveness:

A micro-philosophy should be general enough to touch on various areas of human life, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and axiology.

#3 Practicality:

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Actions are intentional behaviors taken to achieve a specific goal or purpose. They are the tangible expression of your micro-philosophy in the real world.

When we act in a principled and controlled manner, we act on the basis of reasons that align our principles, values, and atomic beliefs.

Actions translate the abstract components of your micro-ph... See more

Principles are fundamental guidelines or rules for action that reflect and align with one’s values, beliefs, and philosophical commitments. They serve as a bridge between abstract ideals and practical behaviors, providing clear, actionable instructions for how to live, make decisions, and interact with the world.

Principles guide our behavior and de... See more

Values are fundamental principles or standards that guide human behavior, decision-making, and judgment.

Without values, we would have no reason to care about anything.

Values represent what you consider to be important, worthwhile, and good in life. They often serve as the foundation and explanation for our most deeply held principles and our actio... See more

Every atom has a core (nucleus) that is surrounded by a fringe (a cloud of electrons).

Likewise, Atomic Beliefs consists of core beliefs and fringe beliefs.

For example, you might hold a core belief that “The universe operates according to natural laws”, or that “The universe must have a creator”. A related fringe belief might be “The creator of the ... See more

The 4 elements of a micro-philosophy are:

• Atomic Beliefs


• Values


• Principles


• Actions

A micro-philosophy is a concise, coherent, and personalized framework of beliefs, values, and principles that guides an individual’s understanding of the world, their approach to life, and their specific actions.

Unlike expansive philosophical systems, or “macro-philosophies”, that try to provide a universal explanation of reality, a micro-philosop... See more

if you don’t think for yourself, how do you know that the life you are living is the best life?

Imagine living your entire life without really knowing who you are and what you believe in.

Imagine living your entire life believing in something that turns out to be false, or that wasn’t actually good for you.

No one would choose to live that life if th... See more

You don’t just want a “life worth living”.

No one would voluntarily choose to a life worth living, if they had options.

What you want is to live a good life.

You may even want to live the best life.