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Life is hard. Can philosophy help?
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
Embrace the Particularity of Life
Philosophy warns against the danger of abstracting the idea of a better life, emphasizing the significance of concrete particularities. Reflecting on missed opportunities like a failed marriage, reveals unseen attachments to specific experiences and relationships, providing a rational source of consolation. Nietzsche's concept of amor fati encourages a profound acceptance of every life event, considering them integral parts of a unique chain that shapes our existence; altering one detail has unfathomable repercussions on the entire course of life.
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