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Losing Ourselves: Learning to Live without a Self

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Explores the philosophical concept of the self versus the person, arguing that the idea of a fixed, independent self is an illusion. Garfield posits that understanding ourselves as persons, who are interdependent and socially constructed, leads to a more ethical and flourishing existence. The text references classical Indian and Western philosophical traditions, employing analogies like chariots, flames, and money to illustrate the conventional nature of personal identity, as opposed to a fundamental, inherent self. It also discusses how the illusion of the self contributes to egoism and a distorted view of agency, advocating for a selfless moral landscape rooted in interdependence and compassion. Ultimately, the author suggests that recognizing our reality as persons dissolves philosophical puzzles like the "problem of other minds" and encourages a more integrated and spontaneous way of living.

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