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B Rippon's avatar

It’s a little eerie how relevant this is to where I am at present. Knowing just enough to understand how little I know is a little overwhelming. I’m unsure how to take the next steps in my journey.

Your advice is in line with the recommendations I’ve sought from friends (for the most part) and how I personally have felt I should approach learning more. Slow accumulation. Persistence and thoughtfulness.

What I find particularly helpful though is providing options for where to start depending on where you’re at in life. Philosophy that connects to our current questions or needs is all the more powerful and pertinent.

I think I’ll start there.

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Simran Tarafdar's avatar

Was waiting for this ever since part one. So good

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naomi's avatar

Hi please, can you please link the part one of this essay?

Thank you

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Julia Skinner's avatar

This is a great follow on from part one. Thank you so much for the book recommendations. I’m in all of the amount of reading and research you must do. Thank you.

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musings of a thought daughter's avatar

this is exactly what I need! I'm planning to major in literature & writing and minor in philosophy and it's so intimidating 🫣

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Amanda Braun's avatar

Im so greatful for this

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Shirley🌻's avatar

You are great! Thank you as usual.....

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Kelso's avatar

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. 🩶🩶🩶 This really made philosophy feel accessible (and I have a minor in it!)

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Riley Sealander's avatar

Read “The Confessions” by Augustine and try Church

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Saima's avatar

where can I find part one please thanks

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Esther  Perkins's avatar

It's funny I sub-consciously have always been attracted to philosophy. In my early 20's I would attend School of Life sessions, I have always questioned things and been very head strong in my values. This piece just made me realise how much I have been weaving philosophy into my life and how much more I want to learn.

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