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 | Keep Life Simple  [E] Life can be so complicated. So much seems broken. But the answer is simple. Fix 'self'.  |
| (4.5)| Hi Lone Cypress Workshop  This review was written on behalf of House Targaryen as part of "Game of Thrones" ! The views and opinions on this review are mainly the things discovered by the reader and therefore, do not reflect necessarily to the group, activity and/or event being affiliated herein. This is only the opinion and suggestions of the reviewer and it is still up to the author of this piece to consider this review as a corrective action or otherwise. What I liked: I was drawn to your title and brief description. I was intrigued by your saying that life is complicated, but we can fix this by looking at ourselves.  I am always one for self-reflection, indeed, I've spent a lot of time looking at my reactions to various incidents and trying to figure out how I could have had a better reaction. But, what I was interested to read in your essay, is how firmly you state that philosophy and our own minds are the most effective weapons we possess. I love how you start the essay by acknowledging that life is complicated. But we need to figure out what we can do to make things better, what we have power over. Our minds are the answer. You write about your beliefs that philosophy should be a compulsory fourth subject in schools. I agree that children need to be able to think for themselves. This changes over the years. Firstly, to listen to themselves when a stranger asks them to get into their car. As time goes on, to be able to stand up for themselves. Then to consider which politicians are less crooked. How do you define philosophy? If it were taught in schools, how would that take shape? This is an interesting subject. Does it have to begin with age-old philosophers, or is it a constantly changing subject? I never learned anything like this at school. But I did have to lead a debate team once, and it made me research and philosophise a lot more than I ever had before.Suggestions: Playing devil's advocate ... I understand what you are saying about the importance of philosophy. You say we should learn to analyse people of power, politicians, for example. So that we can know the truth. My question is: Is that enough? Surely, to philosophise and understand how messed up the system is, is all very well. But if we then do nothing about our knowledge, what good is it? Parting comments: This is a very empowering essay. It makes me think that we could change the world. It reminds me how important it is to trust myself, but only after first questioning myself. I enjoyed reading this. Thank you. Choconut   My review has been submitted for consideration in "Good Deeds Get CASH!" .
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You last responded to this review 06/21/2024 @ 2:02pm EDT