Synarch
Once Was
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What philosophical or spiritual idea or concept resonates most with you? Why?
My contribution:
"Know thyself." (Gnothi Seauton)
I meditate on this simple idea a lot because like most simple ideas it is not so simple. It is essentially ambiguous.
Possible meanings:
* Know and be mindful the nature of 'selfhood' or personhood. Ego. Guard against the unchecked influence of the subject in how it perceives reality.
* Understand your own self through introspection.
* Try to understand things on your own. An imperative command to seek knowledge directly rather than as received from other sources.
In practical terms, it is useful to consider the influence of the self, so this is the meaning I consider most often.
My contribution:
"Know thyself." (Gnothi Seauton)
I meditate on this simple idea a lot because like most simple ideas it is not so simple. It is essentially ambiguous.
Possible meanings:
* Know and be mindful the nature of 'selfhood' or personhood. Ego. Guard against the unchecked influence of the subject in how it perceives reality.
* Understand your own self through introspection.
* Try to understand things on your own. An imperative command to seek knowledge directly rather than as received from other sources.
In practical terms, it is useful to consider the influence of the self, so this is the meaning I consider most often.