The practice of philosophy and philosophical thinking has been relegated to the bin with the crystal users and fortune-tellers. Which is quite telling for the ear in which we live. Due to the death of philosophy in our private lives, and the education system, people, have fallen, not to believe in nothing about the world, but rather they have come to believe anything. The problem is, not just anything is true about the world.
To be ignorant and simple now—not to be able to meet the enemies on their own ground—would be to throw down our weapons and to betray our uneducated brethren who have, under God, no defense but us against the intellectual attacks of the heathen. Good philosophy must exist, if for no other reason, because bad philosophy needs to be answered.
–C. S. Lewis
Philosophy and philosophical thinking are some of the keys to living a life that is nearer to the truth. Here, I write a lot about various beliefs from a philosophical perspective. The role they play in our everyday life and how they affect our behavior as well as their validity, soundness, and reliability. With the hope to lead not only myself to accurate conclusions but also others, and by knowing more of the truth, ultimately becoming more optimistic.
Whether you find yourself in conversations about the election, religion, or sports teams, the notion that you might not have all the answers should be an ever-present idea running through your head throughout any conversation.
Covid-19 and climate change are two hot topic issues we are dealing with in our societies at large, and both phenomena serve as potential pitfalls for the mental lives of those living today. A significant portion of people experiencing mental distress are made worse by the reality of both the pandemic and climate change. Young people in particular often find themselves engaged in catastrophic think and say things like, "it won't matter. We'll all be gone soon anyway."
Let's suppose you're curious about how you were affected by propaganda over this election cycle. In that case, you can gain a pretty decent understanding by assessing how you processed the…
The portion of that Hideous strength quoted here seems to be incredibly relevant as we are in the midst of an election. It would seem now, more than ever, people are engaged in highly partisan politics. Lewis, true to form, puts his finger on the heart of the issue. Regardless of what you believe, it is never acceptable to lean too far in any direction. You often end up falling over.
You can really see the fruits of the propagandist's labor come to bare on election day.All those ads you saw all year long legitimately affect most people.You only have to…