God never gives everything to one person. — Numerius Negedius
We must all hang together or, assuredly, we shall all hang separately. — Benjamin Franklin
Are we addicted to thought? — Xtrix
Are we amateur “philosophers” steeping ourselves in excess? — Xtrix
, is what is needed for better philosophy actually a fasting and detoxification of thought? — Xtrix
God never gives everything to one person. — Numerius Negedius
What about Jesus Christ or Muhammad or Abraham? — javi2541997
Therefore, is what is needed for better philosophy actually a fasting and detoxification of thought? — Xtrix
This brings to my mind Sherlock Holmes who would sometimes turn to playing the violin. For what purpose? To put thinking aside, to still the mind? To allow the subconscious to process the question? Of course, Holmes is fictional but temporarily abstaining from discursive thought may have concrete benefits.Are we addicted to thought? Are we amateur “philosophers” steeping ourselves in excess?
Therefore, is what is needed for better philosophy actually a fasting and detoxification of thought? — Xtrix
Not all addictions are bad, such as addiction to life, truth seeking, fighting injustice, altruism. — universeness
We often call bad habits “addictions.” It’s an activity done in excess. Substance abuse comes to mind. Where does thinking stand on this spectrum for those who frequently engage in online discussions (myself included)?
Are we addicted to thought? Are we amateur “philosophers” steeping ourselves in excess?
Therefore, is what is needed for better philosophy actually a fasting and detoxification of thought? — Xtrix
Not all addictions are bad, such as addiction to life, truth seeking, fighting injustice, altruism. — universeness
Not all addictions are bad, such as addiction to life, truth seeking, fighting injustice, altruism. — universeness
Positivism/optimism! :yawn: — javi2541997
Solutions? — Agent Smith
Don't act like a moth to a flame! Humans are not moths nor do they have to act like them. — universeness
On another thread, you were expressing your recent positivity/optimism. Are you often 'up the hill and down again?' — universeness
Did you hear the story of Zhuangzi who was confused about whether he was a man or a butterfly? — Agent Smith
Yes. Well, I think when I wrote those lines I was medicated. I am even surprised how positive it was. Like it is weird that state of mind in my life. — javi2541997
some of us havta lose our minds just not to die. — Agent Smith
but are you bipolar? — universeness
A casual glance at this forum reveals numerous questions people ask themselves and others. — Xtrix
Therefore, is what is needed for better philosophy actually a fasting and detoxification of thought? — Xtrix
some of us havta lose our minds just not to die. Imagine! — Agent Smith
I don't think I need to explain that to someone of your caliber — Agent Smith
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