What is peddled about nowadays as philosophy, especially that of N.S., but has nothing to do with the inner truth and greatness of that movement [namely the encounter between global technology and modern humanity] is nothing but fishing in that troubled sea of values and totalities.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Superficial philosophy that ignores deep truth is just empty talk about values.
- In plain terms
- Fake philosophy is just talking about values without real truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid philosophy that lacks inner truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes philosophy true?
- Is value talk ever useful?
Another view
Some value talk serves practical needs.
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