Quote by John Marmysz

Despite its successes, in the end, philosophical thinking always falls short of its real goal. It involves both the wonder of aspiring toward the Truth and the distress of falling short of that Truth. In this way, philosophy can be characterized as wondrous distress.

Despite its successes, in the end, philosophical thinking al

Summary

This quote highlights the inherent limitations of philosophical thinking. While it acknowledges the successes of philosophy in pursuing the Truth, it suggests that it inevitably falls short of achieving this ultimate goal. The duality of wonder and distress captures the paradoxical nature of philosophical endeavors - while it is wondrous to aspire toward the Truth, it is distressing to recognize the inherent limitations and the inability to fully grasp it. Hence, philosophy is characterized as a combination of awe and unease, emphasizing both the fascination and frustration that come with seeking deeper understanding.

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Truth Philosophy Wonder Nihilism Distress

By John Marmysz

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