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Three types of desire can motivate the alleviation of suffering, each reflecting a different depth of engagement with the one who suffers. These three types of desire are: Neutral, purely rational insight: This desire is driven by a logical understanding that suffering should be alleviated. It lacks emotional engagement, focusing solely on the reasoning that Read the full article…
Ethics With(out) Depth
Ethics without depth is like the sea without water. Something may still be there — lines drawn on a dry surface — but it no longer flows. No real movement, no real life. Just rules in search of meaning. One might ask: Can ethics even exist without depth? The answer, gently but firmly, is no. Read the full article…
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In religious or other contexts, rites can be tokens of something special happening. On the other hand, they can be effective without meaning — as vain repetitions. See also: Rituals. Like stones around a campfire These stones denote the fire’s borders — a clear delineation of the campfire. This is useful and even helps the Read the full article…