On the Existential Importance of Considering the Means as an End

On the Existential Importance of Considering the Means as an End

Topic:Philosophy
Posted on:Oct 01 2015
Captured by:Austin M
Method:Dictation

The world talks of ends and means, of telos. But if existence is confined to this side of death, then one may consider their end as the end and their means as an end. Every moment is precious. To relegate it to “means” is to strip it of its existential impact. One may strive towards an end, but one lives a fuller life when the means is also an end in itself.

 

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