Marx and Hayek are Both Orthodox; Contemplation is Heterodox
Why Moderns Are More Alike Than Different
According to Hannah Arendt, the biggest divide between ancients and moderns consists in their attitude towards the contemplative life. For ancients, the highest goal is contemplation. For moderns, by contrast, the purpose of life is action. For ancients, it was a sign of servitude and bondage to be focused on things like “impact.” The goal was to align …
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