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#1129 Agnes Callard - Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life

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The Power of 'Why': Exploring Existential Questions

This chapter examines the importance of 'why' questions in understanding our existence, drawing on Tolstoy's existential crisis and its contrast with Socratic optimism. It highlights the communal nature of philosophical inquiry and suggests that the despair felt by Tolstoy may stem from a lack of communal support in facing these profound questions.

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