The Paradox of Weakness as the Vessel of Unique Gift I. Introduction: The Conventional View of Weakness vs. a Transformative Hypothesis A. The common understanding of weakness: A deficit, a flaw, something to be overcome, hidden, or eliminated. In the prevailing societal narrative, weakness is typically framed as a negative attribute, a deficit in ability, … Read more
I. Introduction: The Perennial Question and an Alternative Hypothesis A. The fundamental philosophical inquiry into the purpose (telos) of human existence. For millennia, humanity has grappled with a profound and persistent question: what is the purpose of our existence? This fundamental philosophical inquiry, often framed in terms of telos – the inherent aim or ultimate … Read more
We live in the age of the instant answer. Got a question? Google it. Need instructions? Ask Alexa or Siri. Curious about a complex topic? An AI chatbot can summarize it in seconds. We’ve become incredibly adept at finding answers quickly, celebrating efficiency and immediate access to information. But here’s a thought that might feel … Read more