JediKnight1111
JediKnight1111 t1_jas75cy wrote
Reply to Glorifying the "self" is detrimental to both the individual and the larger world. It neither helps you find your true nature, nor your role in the larger world. by waytogoal
Glorifying the self, also called vanity, is seen as detrimental in most cultures. But what about strengthening the self or discovering yourself? You must have some minimum amount of selfishness in order to have self confidence. Otherwise you will not have the confidence to do anything. Without any sense of self, you are a slave to any whim or fad that comes along (ie. climate alarmism)
JediKnight1111 t1_jaswmy0 wrote
Reply to comment by TheRoadsMustRoll in Glorifying the "self" is detrimental to both the individual and the larger world. It neither helps you find your true nature, nor your role in the larger world. by waytogoal
You say "No argument was made that the self isn't important." That's funny. Examples of arguing "the self" isn't important:
I agree that there's nothing wrong with being personally successful and happy. But you are missing the principle that success and happiness are relative, ie. they are different for different people. It sounds like you are saying that you shouldn't base your happiness on other people, and doing this requires a strong self confidence and knowing yourself. SO I guess you agree with me that the self is important.