Well, I think, according to most 'lovers (seekers) of wisdom', to engage in incorrigibly foolish (maladaptive) conduct and/or relationships is demonstrably "a wrong way to live". — 180 Proof
I know that societal rules have a general purpose in keeping order and values and such, but if someone wanted to live a fully hedonistic life, why shouldn't they? — Jake Hen
Well, I think, according to most 'lovers (seekers) of wisdom', to engage in incorrigibly foolish (maladaptive) conduct and/or relationships is demonstrably "a wrong way to live". — 180 Proof
Giving to a charity because you erroneously thought that you would be able to claim twice the donation back on tax. Does that make the giving to a charity morally wrong? — Banno
You've quoted the value I've plugged into Socrates' "good life" variable. I suppose mine is more of a criterion (which, of course, can be unpacked further but in this context doesn't need to be) than a "definition".What about Socrates' the good life? Do we have a definition to work with here or is it left (purposefully) undefined? — Agent Smith
:up:... “The archer ought not to hit the mark only sometimes, he ought to miss only sometimes. That which takes effect by chance is not an art.” -Seneca — Average
You've quoted the value I've plugged into Socrates' "good life" variable. I suppose mine is more of a criterion (which, of course, can be unpacked further but in this context doesn't need to be) than a "definition". — 180 Proof
Isn't avoiding / striving against this ↪180 Proof not a prescription for eudaimonia? — 180 Proof
No. One, however, has a better chance of reducing misery (i.e. frustrations, dissatisfactions, self-deceptions) than not.Align expectations with reality and all will be well, oui? — Agent Smith
I think the function of philosophical reflection is to cultivate effortless escapes from "escapism" (i.e. ego-fantasy) as a way of life.If that doesn't work, one can always resort to some form of escapism/fantasy, no?
No. One, however, has a better chance of reducing misery (i.e. frustrations, dissatisfactions, self-deceptions) than not. — 180 Proof
I think the function of philosophical reflection is to cultivate effortless escapes from "escapism" (i.e. ego-fantasy) as a way of — 180 Proof
The other day, I watched a David Suchet (British actor from Agatha's Poirot TV series) interview and his reason for being religious was that he - his mind & heart - just couldn't accept that this (physical reality) is all there is, there has to be more. — Agent Smith
It's that old chestnut that people are drawn to religions because of the fear of death and/or meaninglessness. About ten years ago I asked a Catholic convert friend of mine about why they did it. A Suchet style answer: "I couldn't allow myself to accept that this life is all we have." It's a pity when such self-knowledge isn't applied more acutely. I'd opt for Camus over Catholicism. — Tom Storm
The other day, I watched a David Suchet (British actor from Agatha's Poirot TV series) interview and his reason for being religious was that he - his mind & heart - just couldn't accept that this (physical reality) is all there is, there has to be more. He did some soul-searching and found solace in the catholic faith. Is this an ego-fantasy, is this what we'd call being in denial (of truth/facts)? — Agent Smith
I believe there is no definitive "wrong" way to live. — Jake Hen
This criteria is not only dependent on the culture and practices of a given region, but also individual truths and values. — Jake Hen
I know I would consider multiple ways of living horrible and grotesque, but morally wrong? — Jake Hen
Is there theoretically a wrong way to live? — Jake Hen
I think such interviews are necessarily too short, too superficial, and too polite to offer any real insight into the person's religious choices, so I don't make much of the replies given in such interviews. In them, people give some (rehearsed) socially desirable answer.
To really learn what the person thinks on this matter, one would need to get to know them, spend a lot of time with them, build mutual trust. — baker
That's the whole point to anything at all. I don't see why you would find anything wrong with it. — Agent Smith
Basic principles as "do not take drugs when you are young" "don't get involved in problems" "be careful who are you hanging out with" etc... These wisdoms can allow us to, at least, have a safer life. — javi2541997
Is there theoretically a wrong way to live? — Jake Hen
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