Philosophy’s Midlife Crisis: Reviving Wisdom for Modern Living
Modern academic philosophy is criticized for losing touch with its original purpose: helping people answer the central question of life and how to live well, something that could be particularly useful in today's societal disruption.
Shai Tubali argues that ancient philosophy, from Socrates to the Stoics, wasn’t just an intellectual pursuit but a transformative practice meant to shape the soul. Daily exercises, meditations on impermanence, and reflections on virtue were core to classical teachings.
Today, philosophy risks irrelevance as it becomes detached and theoretical, while AI-generated essays further dilute its practical essence. Reviving transformative philosophy could mean making it experiential again, integrating practices like Plato’s ladder of love or Nietzsche’s eternal recurrence into education.
Philosophy must once again inspire and guide us in navigating life’s complexities, especially when life's complexities seems to be getting more complex every day.
Read the full article on Big Think.
----
💡 If you enjoyed this content, be sure to download my new app for a unique experience beyond your traditional newsletter.
This is one of many short posts I share daily on my app, and you can have real-time insights, recommendations and conversations with my digital twin via text, audio or video in 28 languages! Go to my PWA at app.thedigitalspeaker.com and sign up to take our connection to the next level! 🚀
If you are interested in hiring me as your futurist and innovation speaker, feel free to complete the below form.
Thanks for your inquiry
We have sent you a copy of your request and we will be in touch within 24 hours on business days.
If you do not receive an email from us by then, please check your spam mailbox and whitelist email addresses from @thedigitalspeaker.com.
In the meantime, feel free to learn more about The Digital Speaker here.
Or read The Digital Speaker's latest articles here.
Dr Mark van Rijmenam
Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, widely known as The Digital Speaker, isn’t just a #1-ranked global futurist; he’s an Architect of Tomorrow who fuses visionary ideas with real-world ROI. As a global keynote speaker, Global Speaking Fellow, recognized Global Guru Futurist, and 5-time author, he ignites Fortune 500 leaders and governments worldwide to harness emerging tech for tangible growth.
Recognized by Salesforce as one of 16 must-know AI influencers , Dr. Mark brings a balanced, optimistic-dystopian edge to his insights—pushing boundaries without losing sight of ethical innovation. From pioneering the use of a digital twin to spearheading his next-gen media platform Futurwise, he doesn’t just talk about AI and the future—he lives it, inspiring audiences to take bold action. You can reach his digital twin via WhatsApp at: +1 (830) 463-6967.
