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Religion and Ethics Discussion => Philosophy, in all its guises. => Topic started by: Nearly Sane on April 11, 2023, 04:08:15 PM

Title: Splendid uselessness
Post by: Nearly Sane on April 11, 2023, 04:08:15 PM

An indulgent article but perhaps a reasonable retort to the idea of purpose which in itself seems indulgent hubris.


https://psyche.co/ideas/a-life-of-splendid-uselessness-is-a-life-well-lived

Title: Re: Splendid uselessness
Post by: Walt Zingmatilder on April 12, 2023, 07:07:42 AM

Quote from: Nearly Sane on April 11, 2023, 04:08:15 PM

An indulgent article but perhaps a reasonable retort to the idea of purpose which in itself seems indulgent hubris.


https://psyche.co/ideas/a-life-of-splendid-uselessness-is-a-life-well-lived

Is”Useless” in the long list of fad states like”mindfulness” and “hygge?
 States obtainable for fleeting periods when books are being written about them.

I agree that utilitarian renaming is bollocks eg charity as “social entrepreneurial”.