Comment by gom_jabbar
13 hours ago
This reminds me of Peter Sloterdijk describing books as "bewusstseinserweiternde Drogen" (mind-expanding drugs) and "Waffen" (weapons) in his working library. [0]
[0] https://youtu.be/Wn5EgkuQb5U?t=293 (4:53)
13 hours ago
This reminds me of Peter Sloterdijk describing books as "bewusstseinserweiternde Drogen" (mind-expanding drugs) and "Waffen" (weapons) in his working library. [0]
[0] https://youtu.be/Wn5EgkuQb5U?t=293 (4:53)
Very Very True!
I like to browse/read/study books on various subjects (have a large collection of my own) which lead me to the realization that it is only by reading books and getting exposed to new ideas that one can engage in better self-reflection leading to a more comprehensive self-awareness.