Tag: common sense
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Aristotle’s perspective on the purpose of human life
If you wonder why so many people seem completely lost, unable to make good decisions, the answer is straightforward: They have no purpose in life. […]
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Aristotle’s theory of the soul
People frequently ask me what is the point of studying philosophy? My answer is always short. A few words suffice. The point of studying philosophy […]
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