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. They have no goals, no vision of what they want to achieve. They are going nowhere in particular and do not care if they get there or not. Since they…
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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 is learning to see. Once you get familiar with key philosophical doctrines, such as those put forward by Aristotle, you will understand the world better and make better decisions. A…
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