:100: :up:Western classical philosophy has a lot of doctrines and variations. It is complex to choose one of these to explain the purpose of living. But you were specific and referred to a 20th century man so my choice goes to Absurdism. — javi2541997
Which system do you believe ‘pierces the veil’ better in understanding the mystery of the purpose of living for a 20th Century human? — David S
P.W. Zapffe, A. Camus, C. Rosset, A. Murray ... :death: — 180 Proof
I've found myself with a much deeper sense of respect and awe for this reality by pulling from Eastern and Western systems simultaneously; thereby bringing those contemplations into harmony with each other. — Bret Bernhoft
Why aim for "harmony"?... Eastern and Western systems ... bringing those contemplations into [harmony with each other. — Bret Bernhoft
Why aim for "harmony"? — 180 Proof
Which system do you believe ‘pierces the veil’ better in understanding the mystery of the purpose of living for a 20th Century human? — David S
:fire:My own judgment is that there is no ultimate reality or mystery to solve, or purpose to find, nor any thought system that will work or appeal to all. I'm for making things up as I go, and happy to steal the odd idea from wherever if it looks like that idea can help. Personally I avoid systems, for we are already encrusted with all kinds of conceptual detritus and schemas just through socialization and enculturation. For me the journey is more about learning to ditch bad habits and unhelpful thinking. — Tom Storm
The Western and Eastern philosophies are very different and they view life in a totally different way, although they share a lot of things. But concerning this topic, the point is that in the Eastern philosophy, life is not meaningless as it is in the Western one, esp. in the 21th century.Which system do you believe ‘pierces the veil’ better in understanding the mystery of the purpose of living for a 20th Century human? — David S
I interpret your dichotomy this way:Western Classical Philosophy v Eastern Mystery Traditions — David S
However, given the popularity of Daoism in the West, I'd have to say there's a two-way exchange of philosophies. — Agent Smith
I neither know nor think I know. — Socrates
The Tao Te Ching has to be read in Chinese to understand it? — Agent Smith
math is a universal language — Agent Smith
He who knows does not speak. He who speaks does not know. — Laozi
It's only words, and words are all I have
To take your heart away. — Boyzone
In short there's literally nothing to translate! Transalators can rest easy if it's whether they did a good job or not that worries them. — Agent Smith
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