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I don't get the upvotes for this comment. Most of the philosophers we revere did exactly this -- define and put forth universal ideas for what is meaningful in
by pringle 17y ago
I don't get the upvotes for this comment.
Most of the philosophers we revere did exactly this -- define and put forth universal ideas for what is meaningful in life. No one is forcing these ideas on you, and it's easy to take shots at the "man in the arena" who steps forward to tackle a subject. I found it pretty interesting, as I had never thought much about the impact of this new class of "achievement" modern society has created.
These kinds of reactions only stifle dialogue and debate. I think it's generally understood that this is his opinion, and that he doesn't have designs to become a dictator and make this opinion the law of the land.
- sgoranson 17y agoIf it makes you feel any better, I enjoy taking potshots at revered ethicists as well.
- nostrademons 17y agoA lot of the other philosophers we revere did exactly the opposite - proclaim that nothing is meaningful in life, or that we're all just mistaken and can't express our ideas clearly. Eg. Nietzsche, Wittgenstein.
- gcheong 17y ago"...and that he doesn't have designs to become a dictator and make this opinion the law of the land." Yeah, I think he wants to be the next Tony Robbins: "My mission is to inspire people to think clearly, to live deliberately, to conquer fear and embrace possibility, to express beauty, and to love completely. Prepare to be scorched then reborn, authentic and complete."