The Purpose of Philosophy

“Just as medicine confers no benefit if it does not drive away physical illness, so philosophy is useless if it does not drive away the suffering of the mind.”

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“I have a headache. I feel immense pressure on my temples. My head feels like a pressure cooker. I’ve got to find a way to release some of this heaviness.

I got it! Let’s drill a hole in my head.”