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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
A rare five star rating of a book I couldn't finish! So this is actually a full-blown philosophy book, which I didn't realize when I purchased it. I thought it would be one of those "for the layman" type books. I kept it on my "currently reading" list for a little over a year, and I actually read and took notes through about 2/3 of the book. The ideas resonated with me, while at the same time I could barely grasp them.
I decided to sell it (in a frenzy of shelf-clearing) today, knowing that I would never fully comprehend it nor would I attempt to re-read it; it would just sit on my shelf as a testament to my unrealistic reading aspirations (haha). I found these post-it notes within:
Core question/puzzle of values being seen as something that happens to us, rather than something that we do. But then how can we be responsible for the kinds of people we are?
Akrasia = "weakness of will;" how it is possible for a person to act against her better judgement (she lacks a full grasp of her values.)
I decided to sell it (in a frenzy of shelf-clearing) today, knowing that I would never fully comprehend it nor would I attempt to re-read it; it would just sit on my shelf as a testament to my unrealistic reading aspirations (haha). I found these post-it notes within:
Core question/puzzle of values being seen as something that happens to us, rather than something that we do. But then how can we be responsible for the kinds of people we are?
Akrasia = "weakness of will;" how it is possible for a person to act against her better judgement (she lacks a full grasp of her values.)
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
very inspirational, makes me recognize the aspiration in myself and maybe actually take it seriously, without fantasizing about the finish line. become a proleptic reasoner. the purpose will make itself clear.
This book has helped me iron out some of the wrinkles I've run into as I've reflected on my experiences of becoming, trying to become, failing to become, and grieving the loss of ever being able to become.
I have read very little in the way of philosophy, so this comment may be naive, but I wonder if the theory of aspiration might be supported by a tolerance/acceptance of an un-integrated self, one in which a person experiences an internal, multi-voice dialogue without trying to determine a "winner." In other words, what if a person holds multiple conflicting values simultaneously and acts in accordance with some of those values while also acting contrary to other values without dismissing those values altogether in order to integrate the self towards decision?
I have read very little in the way of philosophy, so this comment may be naive, but I wonder if the theory of aspiration might be supported by a tolerance/acceptance of an un-integrated self, one in which a person experiences an internal, multi-voice dialogue without trying to determine a "winner." In other words, what if a person holds multiple conflicting values simultaneously and acts in accordance with some of those values while also acting contrary to other values without dismissing those values altogether in order to integrate the self towards decision?
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced