RIP Arm-Chair Philosophy
I’ve grown interested in the narratives of how Objectivism and Existentialism have turned the lives of so many on its head. At the same time, I’m a bit worried. In Revolutionary Suicide, Huey describes his immersion in philosophy as the last nail in the coffin of his Christianity. Do I consider my faith that strong? Arguably, the only reason my faith sits unshaken is due to the fact that I haven’t concerned myself with any philosophical alternative. For quite some time now, where there ought to be spiritual growth, I’ve been stagnant. But then again, if my faith survives in a society that’s for the most part disregarded Creationism (and almost religion as a whole in any capacity besides tradition), maybe I could handle this one also. The polarizing factor here is the fact that secularism is just something I’m bombarded with; as a member of secularist society. Philosophy, if I were to pursue it, would be a sincere, dedicated, and most importantly voluntary effort. How do you maintain a strong relationship with anything you need to constantly shut down at some points?
Philosophy has to be chewed over. It can’t be plugged and chugged like history and flitted through like romances. I’ll have to think more critically than I ever have over a Black Hawk Down or a 1984. Anything less would defeat the purpose. I wonder if I’m down for that.
