16min chapter

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Eric Linus Kaplan: Philosophy as a Way of Life S2 E15

Meditations with Zohar

CHAPTER

The Tension Between Impact and Truth

In this chapter, the speakers explore the tension between prioritizing impact or winning a political battle versus focusing on the pursuit of truth. They discuss examples of influential individuals who may be relatively superficial compared to philosophers who prioritize patience but have less impact. The conversation also delves into the concept of being a pursuer of peace or pursuing other worthwhile goals.

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