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Is philosophy so complex that it’s best to avoid it altogether? Is it mere sophistry, devoid of any benefit? Are philosophers heretics and apostates, and are those who shun their path safe?
Is philosophy simply a collection of reflections expressed in a language too profound for human comprehension?
How can philosophy be considered elitist for those who seek it, when it formed the very foundation of human thought, from which all other sciences branched out?
The answer is: Philosophy is the path to self-knowledge. This is what the father of philosophy and its first martyr, Socrates, said: “Know thyself.”
When you know yourself, you can confront the overwhelming emotions of fear, sadness, and anger that lead to misbehavior and further endanger yourself. Survival is rarely a product of mere chance in life. Rather, it is the fruit of a way of life. This is what this book attempts to demonstrate. In the raging battleground within yourself, your mind—if it is still functioning properly—can play a crucial role in securing peace for your soul. Your mind is your lifeline when you trust it. Your mind is your salvation when you call upon it. Your mind is the guardian of your spiritual security and tranquility when you rely on it. Your mind is your path when you are guided by it.
For all these reasons, achieving spiritual security, inner peace, and existential tranquility is the fundamental task of philosophy.
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