I seem to recall reading something like this. Are you over at Reddit?

This document expresses your stances on several separable philosophical topics (e.g. atheism, free will and hedonism). No doubt, you wish to integrate those stances into a coherent whole. However, for purpose of discussion in this forum, might it not be better to discuss them in separate threads? (Maybe no more than one or two at a time).

Darth: Yes, I have posted my philosophy on Reddit in the past.

Pierre: Thank you for the suggestion, but I would rather leave it open to the reader to discuss any part or parts of the document they wish. Also, as you note, the different parts of the document are integrated into a coherent whole.

You have a great many bullet points in your philosophy of life. If I asked you to speak for 20 minutes about what your philosophy of life is -- without any notes -- how many of the specific bullet points do you think would be included in your talk?

Supposing World War III begins while you are reading this. Nuclear warfare leaves the world without electricity or electric machinery. Very bad. Now, more than before, you are interested in developing a philosophy of life, but writing just got more difficult. You don't have a typewriter, you don't have much paper at all (just a a few sheets and some scraps) and a couple of pencils. You might have to write your philosophy out on sand, wood, or stone.

What is the shortest -- and most compelling -- way for you to describe your philosophy of life?

"What is the shortest -- and most compelling -- way for you to describe your philosophy of life?"

Don't worry; be happy.

Easier said than done, unfortunately. :(

"Easier said than done, unfortunately."

Which is why the document contains abundant advice on how to not worry and be happy.

Oh, no doubt, I saw some of your advice. It's just that some of us aren't exactly "normal" when it comes to neurobiology and have problems with severe anxiety, panic, depression, etc.

"It's just that some of us aren't exactly "normal" when it comes to neurobiology"

If the problem is neurobiological, then medication may be needed.

Already done. Life has its ups and downs, with or without medication.

To take one point: I hold you responsible for the document outlining your philosophy. Do you accept your own responsibility? How does 'ultimate responsibility' fit into this?

"To take one point: I hold you responsible for the document outlining your philosophy. Do you accept your own responsibility? How does 'ultimate responsibility' fit into this?"

If the regress argument for ultimate responsibility impossibilism is sound, then I cannot be ultimately responsible for creating the document.

Just thought I'd point out that you can quote other people on this board by highlighting the text.

Thanks!

If the regress argument for ultimate responsibility impossibilism is sound, then I cannot be ultimately responsible for creating the document. — Philo Sofer

But what then would the value be in discussing it with you? Are you not accepting responsibility for your views, or just not accepting 'ultimate' responsibility?

You posted this document even on old PF. Stop discussing your philosophy and start living it.

But what then would the value be in discussing it with you? — mcdoodle

So that I may improve the document. Making improvements does not imply any sort of responsibility.

So that I may improve the document. Making improvements does not imply any sort of responsibility. — Philo Sofer

There is no value for me, though, in that, since to me, if you disclaim responsibility for your own writings, they are inauthentic. The least it's reasonable to expect is an existential commitment on your part to your side of a debate.