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Reaching a goal using an unconventional approach

Ada May 29, 2020 at 15:41 1800 views 2 comments
Recently I’ve read a short story where the main character relies on an unconventional approach to reach a specific objective, even if it costs him more time and requires more experimentation. The reason behind his choice is that, for him, the tested approach feels like a chore, but nevertheless he is determined to accomplish that goal. He basically channels his efforts in an alternative way to purse an objective that many have already achieved with a more traditional method. Has any philosopher ever written something related to this?

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Frank Apisa May 29, 2020 at 18:47 #417475
I originally was going to post: Has any philosopher ever written something related to WHAT?

I couldn't make sense of the predicate to your question.

But if you meant..."leaving someone wondering what the writer is talking about"...the actual answer is: Several.


Kierkegaard, Wittgenstein, Heidegger, Kant, and Hegel all come to mind. One can read a paragraph by any of them...and re-read it a half-dozen times...and wonder, "What the hell does that mean."
jgill May 29, 2020 at 18:52 #417477
Quoting Ada
Has any philosopher ever written something related to this?


Who knows? But you have described a rock climber. :cool: