There was some relief in hearing people from way before my time putting words into jumbled thoughts that I had. Made me feel a little less alone. But it is also depressing how many people would actively shun it, thinking it is a complete waste of time (especially from my STEM classmates). Philosophy is also the first time my mind is actively challenged and engaged in school. I’m fortunate to have a very good teacher and I leave his class with my mind blown every time. And of course the existential dread.
All in all 10/10 life changing
Depends on the philosophy you are reading.
I like the stoics because it’s about being a virtuous person. Many of the core texts we’re written 2000 years ago but still hold up (mostly).
A lot of the teachings were incorporated into the bible but stoicism itself is religion light, although some of the authors held religious beliefs their sense of right and wrong wasn’t predicated on eternal damnation.
However, you could read some of their writings as pro suicide, so trigger warning.
Is there a good philosophy instance on Lemmy?
Only a couple small ones, not much activity…
Shame. I think these instances just need a core group to get things moving. Then they build momentum.
Hypocrite alert: I have not done this.
Sounds like someone needs to read Tolstoy’s non-fiction.
