The Philosophy Thread

[Louanne Learning]

- A trust in the scientific method when it comes to understanding how the universe works, and rejection of the supernatural;
- Making ethical decisions based on reason, empathy, and a concern for human beings and other sentient animals;
- The belief that human beings are capable of being ethical and moral without religion and without imposing their beliefs on others.

Sounds very much like scientific pantheism

- Men are dissatisfied with their lives. "I'm bored" or "I'm miserable".
- Men compare their lives with those of others, and desire them. "I wish I had what my neighbour has" becomes "I'm miserable because I don't have what my neighbour has."

To be led by materialism and then negatively comparing yourself to others is surely a recipe for unhappiness

our disinclination to renounce our desire, leads to conflict and produces enemies.

Also, I think it relies on an ancient instinct to fear "the other" - rather than use your more enlightened rational side that with some critical thinking arrives to the conclusion that there is nothing to be afraid of. This probably involves empathy, too.

I hope you found some useful things here, and thank you for putting up with my long-winded ramble

Thank you so much for the thoughtful response!