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it · 09-09-2015, 11:48 AM

I am guessing most people would disagree with the above, if they'd be interested in reading or tackling it at all.

But for those entertaining it or seen it's merits, I would like to explore a question with you: What does it mean?

This is the onion I feel like I am only starting to peal. Think about how much in our society and life and framework is built on a notion of a true self who's pursuit of happiness is the supreme authority. Both liberal and libertarian politics, which I personally adhere too nearly automatically and only occasionally challenging them precisely because I find the very act of doing so challenging for myself, are rooted in that belief.

Think about the ideals of independence thoughts, finding yourself and who you truly are, being true to yourself, and so on and so forth.
Think about the ideal of romance, which is expended on here - and how much about it is in discovering a different self through the eyes of another.

and yet, what happens if that core sense of self doesn't exist?

What happens if we accept ourselves as composites, as emergent from a system that is everything we are made of, that there isn't some "real you" to find beyond that which you already are, and no sanctity or self beyond your existence as a phenomena on earth and a narrative speaking to itself for which to give sanctity or a spiritual authority over your life?

09-09-2015, 11:48 AM	#2
it Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 772	I am guessing most people would disagree with the above, if they'd be interested in reading or tackling it at all. But for those entertaining it or seen it's merits, I would like to explore a question with you: What does it mean? This is the onion I feel like I am only starting to peal. Think about how much in our society and life and framework is built on a notion of a true self who's pursuit of happiness is the supreme authority. Both liberal and libertarian politics, which I personally adhere too nearly automatically and only occasionally challenging them precisely because I find the very act of doing so challenging for myself, are rooted in that belief. Think about the ideals of independence thoughts, finding yourself and who you truly are, being true to yourself, and so on and so forth. Think about the ideal of romance, which is expended on here - and how much about it is in discovering a different self through the eyes of another. and yet, what happens if that core sense of self doesn't exist? What happens if we accept ourselves as composites, as emergent from a system that is everything we are made of, that there isn't some "real you" to find beyond that which you already are, and no sanctity or self beyond your existence as a phenomena on earth and a narrative speaking to itself for which to give sanctity or a spiritual authority over your life?