What does it mean to be a philosopher by night?
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To different people, being a philosopher means different things. To me, it represents someone who pursues the truth and understands that truth is unwavering and does not change over time. Truth is a core value for the philosopher, as well as courage and commitment to community.
In pursuing truth, a philosopher thinks beyond the surface of what modern culture tries to force upon us, and he or she is willing to stand up for it. To have courage means to be willing, despite the odds and the fears, to defend truth and the freedom to express it at all costs. And last but not least, these things would be worthless in a world where we live on our own. To believe in community and do your part in it is to seek truth, defend it, and, in the journey of doing so, inspire others through our lives and stories.
Encouraging these core values enables the strengthening of our communities by giving them the ability to think critically of the world and their purpose in it, helping them find contentment in whatever situation they find themselves in, and becoming an example to those who still need a gentle push toward the relentless pursuit of truth, its defense, and the inevitable and welcomed outcome of living a life worth writing about.
When it comes to storytelling, I believe everyone is meant to be a writer. In a world of constantly evolving ideas, writing allows us to organize our thoughts and determine what is right for us, what is truth, and why we do what we do.
Throughout my years as a writer and independent author, I have developed a series of skills and strategies to write and think as effectively as possible. I want to share all of that with you as we grow together. I strongly believe that a society that can think critically and put those ideas into writing will allow communities to grow stronger, but I also understand that something like that does not happen overnight.
The idea of being a philosopher by night comes from the reality that we all have jobs, families, hobbies, and other responsibilities that we must take care of during the day. There is often little time left for our minds to wander. But, sometimes, in those late hours of the night, we have room to think about the important questions in our lives. Sometimes, we get those brief and beautiful moments when we get to be philosophers.
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Philosophy is the love of wisdom.
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