If philosophy is to stay relevant, it must bridge the gap between feeling, thought and reason.
Few would disagree with two age-old truisms: We should strive to shape our lives with reason, and a central prerequisite for the good life is a personal sense of meaning. Ideally, the two should go hand in hand. We study the lessons of history, read philosophy, and seek out wise men with the hope of learning what matters. But this acquired knowledge is not the same as the felt sense that one’s life is meaningful.
Source: A Life of Meaning (Reason Not Required) – The New York Times
