An "I" for a "We"
I object to the usage of "we" in philosophical questions, e.g. "Why are we here?" etc. Here's why: the use of "we" as a reference to all people assumes a common answer to the question (an unwarranted and likely harmful assumption); and, it distances the questioner from what he or she is questioning. In other words, it makes the question general rather than specific to him or her. So, if you find yourself asking yourself this age-old question, or if you find "we's" popping up in your other philosophical concerns, please, do me a favor, and substitute and "I" for a "we". Ask yourself: "Why am I here?" and restrict this answer to you. This simple substitution will result in a more active existential justification. (Plus, who are you to answer this for all people if you cannot answer it for yourself?) Then, once you've got it and you think it's appropriate, you can generalize your Answer (because it does deserve a capital "A" at that point) from yourself to others. And you can include me in your "we", because I personally enjoy people with Answers.

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