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Loneliness Is Social Suffering
- Loneliness differs from solitude as it is a type of suffering related to social connection, not just being alone.
- It can cause physical pain and health risks, showing loneliness is deeply harmful beyond psychological effects.
Loneliness Damages Self-Worth
- Loneliness deeply damages the sense of self and self-worth, akin to extreme cases like solitary confinement.
- This suggests loneliness impacts identity and value perception, beyond mere social absence.
Social Needs Beyond Self-Consciousness
- Social connection is crucial but not solely because it enables self-consciousness as some philosophers argue.
- The value and harm of loneliness stem from being social animals with fundamental social needs, not just self-awareness.