Psychology says: In order to feel worthy of something we need to be whole
Philosophy asks: Am I whole because I’m worthy or is worthiness a state of active thinking that strings together one full whole?
Politics responds: In as long as your basic, fundamental needs have been met, you can choose what wholeness and worthiness looks like to you
Psychology says: Vulnerability is the cornerstone of all human connections
Philosophy asks: For isn’t it the mind that conceptualizes the emotion to create the connection? How can you feel what you can’t conceptualize?
Politics responds: For as long as our actions remain indiscriminate and fair, all societies can and will, integrate and connect peacefully with one another
Psychology says: You attract what you are therefore you need to be what you want
Philosophy asks: If I am my attractions, do I control everything that happens to me?
Politics responds: Every individual shall and should be skilled to contribute to the growth of the economy: you are an echo of the country’s growth
Psychology says: Stop seeking for validation outside of yourself
Philosophy asks: What is a self?
Politics responds: We need to scrutinize our societies compared to our neighboring countries so that we set standards for ourselves in order for the rest of the world to validate our importance in the global economy
Psychology says: It’s in the hands of God
Philosophy asks: What is a God?
Politics responds: It’s in the hands of the voters
Psychology says: Happiness is an active process of living wholeheartedly
Philosophy asks: If I achieve happiness, what would be the point of rest of my life?
Politics responds: Every citizen shall have the right to happiness, freedom and liberty for as long as they do not infringe upon the happiness, freedom and liberty of their fellow countrymen and countrywomen.
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Damn, a great read but I confuse myself
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Hi Simeon, thank you for reading this and for your comments! Would you like to explain your confusion? I’m curious to know?
Thanks once again for reading.
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I thought I was a philosopher but I just realized that I’m more of a psychologist than a philosopher
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The lines can get really blurry between the two. It’s no wonder psychologists are also philosophers, so maybe you are a philosopher. Or what makes you so sure that you’re not?
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