The Art of Manliness
#535: The Problem of Self-Help in a Liquid Age
Aug 19, 2019
Svend Brinkmann, a Danish philosopher and psychologist, challenges the empty promises of self-help culture. He explores 'liquid modernity' and how it complicates personal fulfillment, arguing that striving for meaning should prioritize community and ethical principles over self-optimization. Brinkmann critiques the trend of viewing relationships as transactions and redefines intrinsic values like dignity and responsibility. By standing firm on these philosophical ideals, he believes we can find true significance beyond ourselves.
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- Modern life requires constant personal development but may overlook true fulfillment sources like human dignity and honoring promises.
- Svend Brinkmann's Standpoints book challenges typical self-help approaches by advocating for doing good for the sake of goodness.
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