Episode 27: 7 reasons why reading philosophy will improve your self-performance

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Episode 27: 7 reasons why reading philosophy will improve your self-performance 

 

To frame this episode, I wanted to start with these quotes:

"The object of studying philosophy is to know one's own mind, not other peoples."
- William Ralph Inge

"To study philosophy is nothing but to prepare one's self to die."
- Cicero

 

Main Takeaways: 

1. Better thinking

The basics of philosophy teach us Logic, with this:

- You will be able to recognize an argument
- You'll know what fallacies are and be able to spot them
- You'll see what a fact or an assumption is

Philosophy gives you many systems to think with.

 

2. Values

You will be able to articulate what your values are and why you believe what you believe

You will also have sound reasons on why and what you care about

Philosophy brings clarity to life's foundations.

 

3. Your worldview

Like values, you will be able to articulate your beliefs and ideas about what kind of world this is

And most importantly, you will know what is of greatest value to you in life and what type of life is worth pursuing.

 

4. The art of study

Philosophy is best read with a journal close by and a highlighter in hand

As you read and complete books, you gain a sense of accomplishment

Because to understand all the ideas in philosophy, philosophy forces you to become a better learner.

 

5. Keeps your mindset sharp

Philosophy has intellectual challenges everywhere, from Plato to Kant

You will come across ideas that challenge your thinking and makes you see the world from different angles

Through challenges, we grow, and philosophy will offer you much growth

 

6. Predicts the future

Philosophy is as old as we are; you could argue that there was only philosophy to study people's nature before social sciences

Humans have a talent for repeating past mistakes and, like history, philosophy can help you see your blind spots.

 

7. Memento Mori

Our days will end, and the clock is ticking

We don't know when but nothing entitles you to a given number of days

Philosophy and, in particular, Stoicism helps you realize this

You need to make each day count

Philosophy is the love of wisdom and life.

 

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