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Single Idea 9310

[filed under theme 23. Ethics / F. Existentialism / 4. Boredom ]

Full Idea

In the profound form of boredom, I am bored by boredom itself.

Gist of Idea

The profoundest boredom is boredom with boredom

Source

Lars Svendsen (A Philosophy of Boredom [2005], Ch.3)

Book Ref

Svendsen,Lars: 'A Philosophy of Boredom' [Reaktion Books 2005], p.121


A Reaction

Boredom is boring, which is why I try to avoid it. Third-level boredom is a rather enchanting idea. It sounds remarkably similar to the Buddha experiencing enlightenment.