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The Holy Fool

42 implied HN points • 08 May 23
📖 Philosophy Archetypes Morality Activism Ethics Principles
  1. The holy fool is a political archetype who confronts society's moral values without concern for status or effectiveness.
  2. Holy fools are powerful because they challenge the status quo and are willing to pay external costs for internal coherence.
  3. There are false fools who mimic the holy fool's outward appearance but lack the genuine commitment and self-consistency.

11 Theses on Suffering

39 implied HN points • 30 Sep 22
  1. Suffering is seen as a clear evil that needs to be prevented and alleviated.
  2. The extent of human and animal suffering is vast and heartbreaking.
  3. There should be a balance in preventing suffering while allowing for generative stresses needed for life's growth and development.