Episode 27: 7 reasons why reading philosophy will improve your self-performance
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Episode 27: 7 reasons why reading philosophy will improve your self-performance
To frame this episode, I wanted to start with these quotes:
"The object of studying philosophy is to know one's own mind, not other peoples."
- William Ralph Inge
"To study philosophy is nothing but to prepare one's self to die."
- Cicero
Main Takeaways:
1. Better thinking
The basics of philosophy teach us Logic, with this:
- You will be able to recognize an argument
- You'll know what fallacies are and be able to spot them
- You'll see what a fact or an assumption is
Philosophy gives you many systems to think with.
2. Values
You will be able to articulate what your values are and why you believe what you believe
You will also have sound reasons on why and what you care about
Philosophy brings clarity to life's foundations.
3. Your worldview
Like values, you will be able to articulate your beliefs and ideas about what kind of world this is
And most importantly, you will know what is of greatest value to you in life and what type of life is worth pursuing.
4. The art of study
Philosophy is best read with a journal close by and a highlighter in hand
As you read and complete books, you gain a sense of accomplishment
Because to understand all the ideas in philosophy, philosophy forces you to become a better learner.
5. Keeps your mindset sharp
Philosophy has intellectual challenges everywhere, from Plato to Kant
You will come across ideas that challenge your thinking and makes you see the world from different angles
Through challenges, we grow, and philosophy will offer you much growth
6. Predicts the future
Philosophy is as old as we are; you could argue that there was only philosophy to study people's nature before social sciences
Humans have a talent for repeating past mistakes and, like history, philosophy can help you see your blind spots.
7. Memento Mori
Our days will end, and the clock is ticking
We don't know when but nothing entitles you to a given number of days
Philosophy and, in particular, Stoicism helps you realize this
You need to make each day count
Philosophy is the love of wisdom and life.
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