Concerning suffering: Philosophical perspectives in the current Novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak
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Humanity's basic virtue is the recognition and acceptance of reason as a guide to action. In this vein, this paper contributes to the reader a better understanding of existence as this paper analyses the different views of suffering and coping, which also includes the reflections and examples of the author. Though happiness is the moral purpose of life, this research lays the groundwork for realization as we affirm the reality of suffering, especially in the present challenges of the Corona Virus 19 pandemic. As humans, we need not inhibit ourselves but rather affirm our potentialities.
This research uses parallelism of philosophies, both Western and Eastern that expounds and argues on human adaptation vis-à-vis suffering that can be seen as antagonistic or can fulfill our potentialities. Further, the philosophical views can be viewed in a holistic approach—metaphysical, psychological, and ethical. This paper unfolds important questions that contribute to the quest for philosophical truth, broadening and deepening the meaning of life at the present predicament. Finally, amidst the world's dust and grime, this work imparts compassion, care, optimist, and hope.
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