You may want to read Victor Frankl‘s book, Man’s Search for Meaning, if you have not already read it. I think you will appreciate this quotation: “What was really needed was a fundamental change in our attitude toward life. We had to learn ourselves and, furthermore, we had to teach the despairing men, that it did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. . . .”
You’re welcome and thank you, Dante! I see that our Substacks have something in common. We both share takeaways from history, etc. to help people improve their lives. Let’s stay in touch!
I loved this post Dante. My sister & I grew up as huge Harry Potter fans and this is such a great combo of great philosophy with some childhood nostalgia. I loved what you said here: 'Without a “why,” our suffering feels like torture. But with one, suffering feels like progress.' -- I've never thought about it that way, especially the 'suffering feels like progress' (if you have a why). Looking forward to more!!
Hi Dante (and all) Your reflections on Potter and Nietzsche inspired me to write this piece (which hones in on the concept of the Ubermensch) ... also reference this 2 min wisdom entry at the end of the essay. Just sharing FYI and look forward to reading more of your content https://philipkretsedemas.substack.com/p/is-harry-potter-a-nietzschean-hero
You may want to read Victor Frankl‘s book, Man’s Search for Meaning, if you have not already read it. I think you will appreciate this quotation: “What was really needed was a fundamental change in our attitude toward life. We had to learn ourselves and, furthermore, we had to teach the despairing men, that it did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. . . .”
Adding to my book list! Thanks Mark, I’m enjoying reading your piece about parenting!
You’re welcome and thank you, Dante! I see that our Substacks have something in common. We both share takeaways from history, etc. to help people improve their lives. Let’s stay in touch!
I loved this post Dante. My sister & I grew up as huge Harry Potter fans and this is such a great combo of great philosophy with some childhood nostalgia. I loved what you said here: 'Without a “why,” our suffering feels like torture. But with one, suffering feels like progress.' -- I've never thought about it that way, especially the 'suffering feels like progress' (if you have a why). Looking forward to more!!
Glad you liked it! Cheers to finding the “why”
Hi Dante (and all) Your reflections on Potter and Nietzsche inspired me to write this piece (which hones in on the concept of the Ubermensch) ... also reference this 2 min wisdom entry at the end of the essay. Just sharing FYI and look forward to reading more of your content https://philipkretsedemas.substack.com/p/is-harry-potter-a-nietzschean-hero
Hi Philip - thanks for sharing this. I really enjoyed your article. There is so much in there I was unaware of! Cheers
Thanks for the thumbs up!