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Why is erasing desire seen as so important? If the subjugation of the self is the point of the self what's the point in having a self? It's like someone handing you a leaflet which says throw this leaflet away.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote questions the value of erasing desire and the purpose of self-identity.
Tibor Fischer's quote explores the paradox of self-subjugation and desire, suggesting that if the aim is to diminish the self, it raises the fundamental question of what purpose the self serves. It critiques the notion that self-denial is necessary for personal growth or enlightenment, using a metaphor about being given a leaflet instructing you to discard it, highlighting the absurdity of negating one's own identity.
Themes
DesireSelfIdentitySelf-DenialPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about personal growth, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of embracing rather than erasing desires.
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