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Reaction Paper On Contemporary Philosophy
Reaction Paper On Contemporary Philosophy
aesthetics. The concept of "intimate strangeness," which refers to the idea that we can
never fully know or comprehend another person, even those who are closest to us, is
Desmond argues that our attempts to comprehend others always fail because
people are inherently mysterious and complex. This is due to the fact that language,
culture, and personal experience constantly influence our understanding of other people
and can sway or restrict how we perceive them. Desmond, on the other hand, maintains
that the inherent mystery of human relationships is what makes them so fascinating and
them precisely due to the fact that we can never fully know or possess them. The nature
of love, the role of empathy in moral decision-making, and the meaning of art are just a
few of the ethical and aesthetic issues that Desmond's philosophy of intimate
strangeness has implications for. In the end, it suggests that we should treat others with
respect and humility, realizing that their inner lives are intricate and infinitely diverse and
that we will never fully comprehend or control them. Desmond argues that the capacity
for self-reflection and fundamental inquiry into the nature of reality that distinguishes
JMJ Marist Brothers
NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY
College of Arts and Sciences
Alunan Ave., City of Koronadal, South Cotabato 9506
humans from other species is unmatched. However, he also suggests that having this
ability comes at a price, namely being aware of our own mortality and the limitations of
that our efforts to comprehend the world and ourselves can result in profound insights
and transformative experiences, and that the mystery and wonder of existence can be a
cultivate awe and wonder in the face of existence's mystery and to acknowledge that
Human beings are unique in their capacity for self-reflection and fundamental
inquiry into the nature of reality. But he also says that our efforts to understand
ourselves and the world are never finished or final; rather, they are always provisional
and subject to change. Desmond is of the opinion that the never-ending process of
discovering who we are is a source of creativity and inspiration, and that our search for
knowledge and comprehension has the potential to result in profound insights and life-
altering experiences. He argues that we ought to approach both the world and
ourselves with an openness and humility that acknowledges our limited and tentative
comprehension of reality. Desmond, on the other hand, acknowledges that the never-
ending discovery of being can be difficult and upsetting, particularly when it forces us to
confront our own limitations and mortality. However, he suggests that as we strive to
JMJ Marist Brothers
NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY
College of Arts and Sciences
Alunan Ave., City of Koronadal, South Cotabato 9506
broaden our horizons and deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves, this