THE ART OF BEING HUMAN
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Philosophy is the love of wisdom. Philosophers consider questions about the universe and the human condition distinct from myth and other kinds of unsupported belief. Philosophers are concerned with truth, reality, knowledge, goodness and beauty.
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What does it mean to be a person? What is the good life? What is going to make you happy? Philosophers often hold that by seeking wisdom through the process of philosophy a person will become a better version of themselves. Philosophy is a tool of mental liberation, self-possession and self-knowledge. Explore the art of being human.
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Intellectual humility is a character trait of a critical thinker. We are intellectually humble when we accept that we do not know everything. If we are intellectually humble, then we are curious. If we accept that we do not know everything, then we are in a position to learn from other people and grow. When we enter conversations with others, are we open to their points of view? Explore the intellectual virtues.