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I like to read philosophy although I don't understand like 70% of what is written. Actually I like to read smart people, people with soulfulness, I like to learn the truth about reality even if I can't grasp it with most of the part.
I'm currently reading Spengler's main work and it's good for the part I do understand.
Thanks for reading my blog.
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>>24949062
If you're interested in Spengler read Vico and Herder too
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>>24949062
same here. i'm retarded but i do absorb some of the good parts.
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>>24949062
Xenophon Memorabilia
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A lot of modern shit doesn't make sense because it is based on falsehoods and degenerate passions. They key thing to know is that one does not gain understanding merely by "being smart," reading the opinions of others, and arguing. This only leads to sophistries. The key tools of the lover of true wisdom are fasting, vigils, prayer, meditation, breath prayers and mantras, and all other manner of askesis.

The teachings of the greats, who get at least something essential right, such as Plato, Laotze, Aristotle, or Epicetus are accessible even to the unlearned and simple, but they are also deep beyond fathoming. Of course, the fullness of revelation dwells in a deeper gnosis held by those saints who grew closest to the Logos.
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>>24951262
>fasting, vigils, prayer, meditation, breath prayers and mantras, and all other manner of askesis
Some of these are useful in moderation, some are mostly useless.
Mysticism has never achieved anything of substance. In rare cases, it can be hijacked as a symbol for an external creed, but it can also lead a society to a coma.
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>>24951262
>fasting, vigils, prayer, meditation, breath prayers and mantras, and all other manner of askesis
Dont confuse conduct with what is conducive.>>24951294
This anon is correct.



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