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There are 2 types of philosophy - the abstract stuff that deals with semantics and logic. And the more practical type that deals with emotional mastery (such as
by AznHisoka 15y ago
There are 2 types of philosophy - the abstract stuff that deals with semantics and logic. And the more practical type that deals with emotional mastery (such as Zen, the non-religious aspects of Buddhism, and Stoicism).
This type of philosophy is supposed to relieve suffering. I hate to phrase it as a negative, but for most people, we turn to philosophy when our lives are in dire straits, not when we're doing well. In a sense, I guess it's more like spirituality.
- kaffiene 15y agoZen and Buddhism are much more religions than Philosophy in the sense that the article was discussing. As you say "it's more like spirituality" which is not at all what the article was about.