Which authors work with the themes of, inner doubt and determination

Which authors work with the themes of, inner doubt and determination

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  1. 10 months ago
    Anonymous

    Bakker

    • 10 months ago
      Anonymous

      You mean R. Scott Bakker?

  2. 10 months ago
    Anonymous

    Cervantes Don Quixote
    Kierkegaard - Works of Love
    Camus - literally everything he wrote lol.

    " This is the cry of all the characters of ancient drama brought face to face with their fate. In the middle of winter I at last discovered that there was in me an invincible summer."
    - Camus

    • 10 months ago
      Anonymous

      Thanks man, i will read. Also, that quote is beautiful.

  3. 10 months ago
    Anonymous

    read the Hagakure. classic samurai text... it's awesome... there's a free pdf on google

    • 10 months ago
      Anonymous

      What is it about?

      • 10 months ago
        Anonymous

        the Samurai way of life.. practical and spiritual guide for a warrior / knight.

        "If one were to say in a word what the condition of being a samurai is, its basis lies first in seriously devoting one’s body and soul to his master. And if one is asked what to do beyond this, it would be to fit oneself inwardly with wisdom, humanity
        and courage. The combining of these three virtues may seem unobtainable to the ordinary person, but it is easy.
        Intelligence is nothing more than discussing things with others. Limitless wisdom comes from this. Humanity is something done for the sake of others, simply comparing oneself with them and putting them in the fore.
        Courage is gritting one’ s teeth; it is simply doing that and pushing ahead, paying no attention to the circumstances. Anything that seems above these three is not necessary to be known."

        • 10 months ago
          Anonymous

          Ill read it thanks anon.

          One of my problems with the japanese and asians in general is that they seem to be very submisive to hierarchy, i guess because of their confusian roots, thats a perspective on life i dont share

          • 10 months ago
            Anonymous

            I agree with you, actually. That's the greatness of Jefferson, Adams, etc - every man a king, a free man.

        • 10 months ago
          Anonymous

          >devoting one’s body and soul to his master.
          who is my master?

          • 10 months ago
            Anonymous

            Ideally, God, or master and commander of yourself to be most refined and courageous person possible

          • 10 months ago
            Anonymous

            Why ideally god? Which philosopher's god?

          • 10 months ago
            Anonymous

            I don't believe that men should have kings. Following from that, the only concept that would be higher in hierarchy than a free man is God.

          • 10 months ago
            Anonymous

            Does it work if i create my own religion?

          • 10 months ago
            Anonymous

            That would be following yourself. Would you be a good or bad master? Only the fruit of your actions would tell.

          • 10 months ago
            Anonymous

            But inner morals are determined by one self, you will always be in the right

          • 10 months ago
            Anonymous

            For example, if you have a "moral" or consider it to be a good to be physically strong, but you never lifting weights or exercise, clearly, you are a bad master of self.

          • 10 months ago
            Anonymous

            Which philosopher talks more on this?

          • 10 months ago
            Anonymous

            Nietzsche

          • 10 months ago
            Anonymous

            Exactly, i say each one should strive to be master, no having master. But i have distrust in my heart.

          • 10 months ago
            Anonymous

            The way is through God or self-mastery in a journey to become an artist or soldier of the soul

        • 10 months ago
          Anonymous

          >simply comparing oneself with them and putting them in the fore.
          Comparing yourself to other people? Isn't this at odds with literally every Western and Eastern philosophy?

          • 10 months ago
            Anonymous

            How so?

  4. 10 months ago
    Anonymous

    Herman Hesse's 'Siddhartha' is exactly what you are looking for.

    • 10 months ago
      Anonymous

      Do all his books talk about these topics

      • 10 months ago
        Anonymous

        I haven't read all his works, but his focus on search for meaning and purpose (A.K.A. "inner doubt and determination") is an consistent overarching theme in them.
        "Steppenwolf" delves into the themes of identity, alienation, and the search for meaning, but it has a darker and more introspective tone compared to "Siddhartha." "Demian" explores themes of self-discovery and the struggle between the individual and society, while "The Glass Bead Game" is a complex and intellectual work set in a futuristic society.

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