Philosophical tranquility

Author's name: Saeed Nashed Publisher: Dar Al-Tanweer for Publishing and Distribution Year of publication: 2019 Literary classification: Philosophy and Thought Brief about the book: Is philosophy so complex that we prefer not to open its door, or is it sophistry that benefits nothing, or are philosophers heretics who escape those who distance themselves from their path? Is philosophy merely reflections expressed in a language that makes it difficult for humans to explore its depths? How can philosophy be transcendental to those who seek it, while it has formed the first foundation of human thought, from which other sciences branched out? And the answer: Philosophy is the way to know yourself, this is what the father of philosophy and its first martyr, Socrates, said: "Know yourself." When you know yourself, you can face the dominance of feelings of fear, sadness, and anger that lead to bad conduct, and thus expose the self to more danger. Rarely is salvation the result of coincidences in life. Salvation is the fruit of a way of life. This is what this book tries to prove. In the arena of the raging war inside yourself, your mind — if it is still usable — can play a role in ensuring peace of mind. Your mind is your lifeline when you trust it. Your mind is your salvation when you seek help from it. Your mind is your security guard and your reassurance when you rely on it. Your mind is your path when you are guided by it. For all these considerations — for all these reasons — achieving a sense of spiritual security, inner peace, and existential reassurance is the primary task of philosophy.