Litsy

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Late for the readalong but figured I‘d finish it, and wish I‘d just chucked it. Repetitive but never particularly clear or convincing, Harris just seems to spitballing about something he kinda believes but can‘t convey. Not a great one, and if he were anybody else I don‘t think this would have gotten published at all.
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kspenmoll I would have bailed if not that we discussed it. Most times not sure how to respond! (edited) 7h

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Enchiridion | Epictetus

Of interest to students of Stoicism, this newly revised and expanded edition features four English-language translations of 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒏𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒐𝒏 by Epictetus collected in a single volume.

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Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction | Edward Craig

Recent acquisitions:

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rwmg 😨 Why were they banned? 6d

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Meditations | Marcus Aurelius

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Meditations is a collection of personal insights and observations written by Marcus Aurelius, former emperor of the Roman Empire. Although written between 170 and 180 AD, Meditations still has relevance today. Individual meditations explore themes and practices to improve oneself, and living a good life.

bensyn.shukaliak If you enjoy reading books focused on improving your life, self-control, positioning oneself in society, and overcoming destructive emotions (such as 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson), you will put into practice and reap the benefits of this informative read. 1w

bensyn.shukaliak A symbol that would accurately describe Aurelius‘ character and philosophy would be The Olympic Torch, as the flame could represent the three pillars of Stoicism, which Aurelius practiced daily: physics, logic, and ethics. 1w

bensyn.shukaliak Written without any plans for publication, Meditations is a series of personal notes Aurelius writes to himself in the first person perspective. However, his ideas can apply to all individuals as they explore philosophical ideas. Aurelius especially wrote on Stoicism, a school of thought that emphasizes the pursuit of self-control and virtue, as the key to achieving inner peace and happiness. 1w

bensyn.shukaliak Filled with advice for his future self, along with reflections of his personal experiences, including the meaning of life, death, the world, and justice, Meditations makes for a very enjoyable and enlightening read.
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Twilight of the Idols | Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

“Let unholy hands keep aloof from inspired writings, let the laity believe in their old religions and their new philosophies, and let Nietzsche be the philosopher for those only who have to stand alone, but who for this very reason need an example and perhaps a guide more than any other.“ ~Oscar Levy

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GingerAntics

Free Will | Sam Harris

so-so

This book certainly gives one things to think about and starts conversations; however, it leaves some questions. Perhaps this is meant as a simple introduction - which it did, sort of - but there is definitely more to be covered and answers to be had that are not found in this book.
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GingerAntics I was just expecting more actual discussion of how free will isn‘t real, but this seemed to sort of push through and say “trust me” on a lot. I can‘t help but feel a bit disappointed. #FreeWill #SamHarris #Philosophy #AdventuresInPhilosophy #DeadPhilosophersSociety
@TheBookHippie @ravenlee @JaclynW @RavenLovelyReads @AlaSkaat @Chrissyreadit @kspenmoll @bnp 3w

TheBookHippie It infuriated me I had to bail 😫😬 3w

GingerAntics @TheBookHippie this is the second Sam Harris book I‘ve read, and the second time I was disappointed by a Sam Harris book. Sorry bro, but I think I‘m done. 3w

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GingerAntics @TheBookHippie also, you probably didn‘t miss anything. 3w

TheBookHippie @GingerAntics my brain is mush and it was making me angry 😂 3w

GingerAntics @TheBookHippie that is fair. I think I managed to plow through with the audiobook and the ability to listen at 3x speed. 3w

kspenmoll @TheBookHippie I plowed thru but I could not tell you a word I read. Speaking of mush! 😂🤯 (edited) 3w

GingerAntics @kspenmoll it used a lot of words to not say much. 3w

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Free Will | Sam Harris

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#FreeWill #SamHarris #Philosophy #AdventuresInPhilosophy #DeadPhilosophersSociety
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GingerAntics Is this an intro to another book? I feel like there was very little explanation. I almost feel more confused than when we started. 3w

GingerAntics I seem to be disappointed in the Sam Harris books I read. Every single one is a like, but or an eh. 3w

kspenmoll I would have bailed but for your discussion questions! 3w

GingerAntics @kspenmoll I struggled for discussion questions. I am not going to lie. 3w

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Free Will | Sam Harris

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Did anyone else feel like it ended abruptly? Maybe that‘s a separate question.
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kspenmoll There was a point where i was reading Hitler‘s People about Nazi movers & shakers & I thought they had free will & made choices, fully aware of what Hitler‘s & his minions‘ policies, despite denials post war.

Hitler's People: The Faces of the Third Reich

GingerAntics @kspenmoll he failed to define what he meant by free will, because that‘s a game changer. Did those people have choices, yes they did. Were they as open ended and free as one might hope? Probably not. Get on board or die isn‘t much of a choice, is it? It is, in fact, a choice though; and some people chose not to get on board. Sadly, they died so we have no idea if they later regretted that choice. 3w

GingerAntics @kspenmoll to say no one has any choices is obviously false. To say anyone can make any choice, that‘s also obviously false. Our choices are limited by socioeconomic status, gender, where we live, etc. So free will in the sense that anyone can make any choice at any time is false. He never said how he was using the term. He did make it out like a person who kills someone didn‘t make a choice (possibly from a selection of crappy choices anyway). 3w

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Nazi Wives: The Women at the Top of Hitler's Germany, dome of the wives did survive & went to trial but few served much of a sentence- the West was too concerned with Communism. A few wrote about their allegiance to Hitler & still felt the same way towards him/his regime. (edited) 3w

GingerAntics @kspenmoll they didn‘t have the option to choose something different. In that day and age, your husband made the decision and did as you were told. To say they could have chosen to join a different party or something is giving women greater agency and control over their lives than they actually had. We‘re talking 1930s and 1940s. 3w

GingerAntics @kspenmoll oh yeah, some/many were die hard nazis, 100%. We just have to take into account that these women weren‘t really the decision makers involved. They were supposed to shut up and breed more little nazis. 3w

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kspenmoll

Free Will | Sam Harris

so-so

What can I say? I was & still am, totally confused by this book. If not for a group read #adventuresinphilosophy, this would be a DNR /bail for me. Thank you @GingerAntics for offering stimulating discussion questions which challenged me to think through some of the books ideas.

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GingerAntics I am on the edge about this book. I feel like it left things dangling. 3w

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