The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions | On Virtue and Righteousness with Alan Watts
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Published 2024-07-18
In this compelling video, we delve into the timeless philosophical concept that "The road to hell is paved with good intentions." Through a series of profound musings, we explore the complexities of human virtue, the often destructive nature of well-meaning efforts, and the irony of righteousness.
🌟 Key Topics Covered:
The Paradox of Improvement: Discover why our desire to be better can sometimes be our downfall.
Historical Context: Learn how well-intentioned actions by cultures, particularly the Western Anglo-Saxon Protestants, have had unintended consequences globally.
Genetic Engineering Dilemmas: Explore the ethical and practical issues faced by geneticists in creating "ideal" human beings.
Medical Interventions: Understand the complexity of medical treatments and their far-reaching effects.
Virtue and Morality: Examine the difference between genuine virtue and imitation virtues, and how self-conscious virtue can lead to trouble.
Righteousness and War: Reflect on how wars are often waged under the guise of complete righteousness from all sides involved.
📚 Recommended Reading:
"Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl
"The Gene: An Intimate History" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
"Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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All Comments (6)
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WOW! This is timeless! RIP Alan Watts
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Hunter and Alan. Together at last
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Reconfortante. Traz um senso de respeito pelo eu real.
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Everything is a slippery slope in some form or another. Many times I have lived in this world and recieved some resemblance of knowledge or wisdom that would've been beneficial. Better late then never I suppose.
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I laughed not at his statements because his idea has created the evolving world we live in. Maybe the problem is it's not for man to understand, not this man or any. FACT HE SAID IT.
