/lit/ - Literature

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>Reality itself is such a strange thing, why not just go with that? Sure, your specific view could be the right one, but if you're honest with yourself you'll have doubts. Our minds are limited and we're inherently biased, so all your ideas that seem to make sense could also be wrong. I'm not advocating for nihilism, but for a more simple way to relate to things.
Francis Bacon talks about this is you want to know a good classification for how we are affected by biases in a general way. But to answer your first question, you'd be surprised what you can learn and know that's seemingly unknowable. The purpose is to broaden your understanding, and often times you find yourself intuitively understanding metaphysical concepts once you gain enough insight into the philosophers of the field. It can also bring you to religion, which can be another source of life and tranquility