And how is it even “applied”? I can’t come up with an explanation based on my understanding of term, which is to use the knowledge of something to solve real world problems.
Feathercrown@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Philosophy being reduced to only pondering about existential questions is a tragedy. Philosophy is the study of thinking, and that covers a very wide range of topics.
EatATaco@lemm.ee 1 month ago
Feathercrown@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Well, existentialism and nihilism kind of apply an existential crisis to reduce your personal suffering. That only works if you believe them though lol
cbarrick@lemmy.world 1 month ago
I was gonna say this.
Existentialism is kinda boring IMO. But the philosophy of language, knowledge, and ethics are all super interesting.
BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world 1 month ago
I, too, have no fear of dying. There’s absolutely nothing to worry about. I won’t even know I’m dead. The only thing that is a bit scary is the process of dying, especially if it is something that’s really drug out, like a terminal disease. Then, I have to think about it for the rest of my life. Otherwise, if it’s just happens in a flash, like a nuclear bomb, I won’t even be aware I died.
cbarrick@lemmy.world 1 month ago
In addition to questions of end-of-life, Existentialism also deals with questions of purpose-of-life. Which can be mind racking even if you’re not afraid of death.
Still not super interesting questions to me though.