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_xxxtemptation_ t1_j6onqgz wrote

Reply to comment by rmimsmusic in Happiness is an essentially nihilistic ideal — it is the best goal to follow when there is nothing else on the table. A meaningful life on the other hand can embrace more of life including struggles and suffering because it is oriented towards a higher ideal by thelivingphilosophy

I wish more people were aware of how impossible it is to discuss philosophy without first agreeing upon the definitions of the terms you’re using. Philosophy of consciousness is one of my favorite niches to read about, but sooo many well educated thinkers on the subject neglect to parameterize what they mean by consciousness and end up going in circles defending their preconceived notions of the word instead of engaging with it in the way the speaker intended. Nothing more frustrating to me than two intelligent thinkers debating completely different topics using the same word.

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Prof_Gankenstein t1_j6oque0 wrote

Debate coach here. Often engage in philosophical resolutions. First part of any debate case is definitions. If you don't have them it's impossible to argue properly.

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