The Human Operating Manual

Philosophy's Shortcomings

Where philosophy falls short and reality starts to wane.

  • How to learn from philosophy without attaching yourself to a belief system. Get back on the train after you’ve explored the town.
  • What is art?
  • Ethics
  • The issue with applying philosophical theories that are dependent on specific cultural conditions. You can still find use but it can’t be taken literally. You need to be able to decipher what the author was feeling to generate a deeper truth. 
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