The chapter examines the contrast between solitude and societal interactions, drawing on philosophical insights to illuminate the freedom and introspection that solitude brings. It underscores the difference between feeling objectified in social contexts and the liberating sense of autonomy found in solitude.
“To live alone one must be either a beast or a god, says Aristotle. Leaving out the third case: one must be both…” Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols According to a 2010 study published in the journal PLOS Medicine, the health risks of chronic loneliness are equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. To mitigate […]
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Why Solitude Promotes Greatness – The Benefits of Being Alone first appeared on
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