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Bernardo de La Paz

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4. To me, it would seem you are primed to enjoy the article I point to in post #3

Reply to cachukis (Reply #2)

Sat May 10, 2025, 08:36 PM

May 10

https://aeon.co/essays/forget-plato-aristotle-and-the-stoics-try-being-epicurean

It strikes me that exploring science as an end in itself, as a joy, is more true and enlightening than using it as a tool for gain of wealth and advancement. I think that science and philosophy complement each other marvellously.

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These lessons in scepticism could make the world a better place [View all] Celerity May 10 OP

Delusions The Madcap May 10 #1

How do you read all this stuff? You must have attained cachukis May 10 #2

To me, it would seem you are primed to enjoy the article I point to in post #3 Bernardo de La Paz May 10 #4

Started, but need some time to examine. Will read. cachukis May 10 #5

A link the article you present in the OP lead me to this article from a site you have cited in the past Bernardo de La Paz May 10 #3