"Something you “find” inwardly, assemble through reflection, or choose through preference. That framing feels respectful because it makes meaning a matter of autonomy. But it also misdescribes the mechanism. Meaning does not begin as an interior construction. It begins as inheritance."
I think structure isn’t just inherited; it’s also created when people form a voluntary community. People see each other’s belief in the same good, which reinforces their belief. Given the scale and complexity of modern society, it would probably be impossible to have a uniform structure that gets inherited. But I like these modernity essays.
"Something you “find” inwardly, assemble through reflection, or choose through preference. That framing feels respectful because it makes meaning a matter of autonomy. But it also misdescribes the mechanism. Meaning does not begin as an interior construction. It begins as inheritance."
Yes 🔥
Thank you for reading! Means a lot :)
They are excellent so far! I'll try to make my way through the rest today.
I think structure isn’t just inherited; it’s also created when people form a voluntary community. People see each other’s belief in the same good, which reinforces their belief. Given the scale and complexity of modern society, it would probably be impossible to have a uniform structure that gets inherited. But I like these modernity essays.