waytogoal OP t1_jat6xca wrote
Reply to comment by Fishermans_Worf in Glorifying the "self" is detrimental to both the individual and the larger world. It neither helps you find your true nature, nor your role in the larger world. by waytogoal
More clarification to help you understand: some of you seem to have conflated that only by giving importance to a "self" can one become a thinking, responsible person (that's why you think no emphasis of self = mindless). Whereas if we focus on our actions, we "stop thinking" anymore. Caring about your actions exactly makes you think about the right thing - the consequence of your actions. As humans we always think, but we need to prioritise thinking certain things over others, we have a limited amount of mental resources.
VitriolicViolet t1_jaym4pa wrote
and for some bizarre reason you are separating the self from action.
i am my actions as 'i' am the sum of all my memories, experiences culture, genes etc.
therefore your entire position is incoherent, there is no demarcation between the self and ones actions.
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