- Critchley characterizes anxiety as, "It is instead a state in which the particular facts of the world recede from view." This differers from fear because fear is a reaction from a threat in the world.
- Critchley argues that the role of philosophy is a way of looking at life's unanswered questions. This applies to the COVID-19 pandemic because we have no answers about when life can go back to being somewhat normal or how to cure it. If we look at it using a philosophical point of view maybe we'll get a different perspective or insight about the future. He argues that we need to face every day's anxiety clearly and use that weakness and turn it into strength.
- I agree with Critchley. Fear comes from a threat in our lives and anxiety stems from that. Everyone thinks differently so their anxiety can be very different from someone else's. Anxiety needs to be shared not hidden. I also agree that we could try to see this pandemic from a philosophical standpoint. Right now it's one of the many great unanswered questions and we have no answers. The only thing we can do is try to live as normally as possible wearing masks and social distancing. It may seem tough right now, but we will all grow stronger mentally from this.
Hey Kacie, you make great points ! I also believe that it is worth trying to see not only the pandemic but difficult times in our life from a philosophical standpoint. Great work :)
ReplyDeleteHello Kacie. I enjoyed reading your perspective. I had not thought about the aspect of going back to a "normal" life, but it is definitely something to think about. For example, how long will we be wearing masks and social distancing? I also like how you noted that everyone's anxiety is different and that we should be open to talking and helping each other
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ReplyDeleteHello Kacie. I enjoyed reading your perspective. I had not thought about the aspect of going back to a "normal" life, but it is definitely something to think about. For example, how long will we be wearing masks and social distancing? I also like how you noted that everyone's anxiety is different and that we should be open to talking and helping each other. Sorry I am not sure why it came up as unknown.
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Hey Kacie, it was interesting reading your viewpoint on whether or not you agree to Critchley. I also agree with him that it is so important to have an understanding of death while realizing it is simply our destiny. When it comes to the pandemic, I also agree that it is tolling and scary for us, but we just need to keep on living and let life play out the way it was meant to.
ReplyDeleteHey Kacie! I really liked your last bullet point, especially the optimism in the last sentenced. I think you worded it really well! I also agree with your statement that anxiety should become normalized and shared among others.
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