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johnstocktonshorts t1_ivyqlwt wrote

is this really the kinds stuff we need to post in this sub. just patting ourselves on the back for shit we already believe.

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Noaan t1_ivzojeb wrote

This is probably the type of philosophy that gets produced when philosophy has to justify itself in face of new public management. Clearly, philosophy isn't a means to another means. But philosophy faculties have to justify themselves as a means to something – such as "understanding life" or "analytic skills" – producing all this bullshit literature. It sucks.

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jakedangler t1_ivyzip1 wrote

Is being into it a prerequisite of knowing what the value of it is? Why generalize in a negative direction when everyones different. Maybe there’s a perspective subreddit that you could actually benefit from

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testearsmint t1_ivzqc4o wrote

Plus, I dunno, it's just cool to have reassurances every now and again pop up in your feed, telling you you're on the right track.

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jakedangler t1_ivzqo8q wrote

You are right I responded to this persons comments because I actually had the opposite response. I was interested to know what this post was about

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LetsOverthinkItALot t1_iw6hwpp wrote

Thinking about whether u are right on engaging with philosophy or not is a form of philosophical thinking.So i cant find a reason for not having this post there

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johnstocktonshorts t1_ivz02f4 wrote

I'm going to go to the perspective subreddit to share an article titled "why you're smart for subbing to the perspective subreddit."

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jakedangler t1_ivz0w2e wrote

A meaningful life and being smart aren’t the same motives or outcomes. You saw it one way, I’m saying it’s the wrong one

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CygnusX-1-2112b t1_ivzcx6p wrote

Honestly what I thought too.

"This just in! Thinking about life's meaning makes you want to have a meaningful life! More to come after the break!"

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threebicks t1_iw1fyqt wrote

I would not assume that. The majority of the responses in this thread are at least attempting to engage critically with this hypothesis and significant number disagree. It might not be the most interesting topic, but I don’t see too much self-congratulatory posts either. The OP might as well have used the change my mind guy meme. People took the bait.

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mycologyqueen t1_iw2oamd wrote

Well considering if wasn't just the text but a link to an event Im actually rather glad it was

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