Ep. 362: Ecclesiastes: Biblical Existentialism? (Part Two)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Wisdom and the Woes of Knowledge
This chapter explores the tension between wisdom and folly in the quest for knowledge, arguing that greater understanding can lead to sorrow instead of joy. It critiques the philosophical pursuit of wisdom, suggesting it may provoke existential crises and a sense of life's inherent futility.
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