Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy

Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy

The Virtue Signal

Our actions and intentions do not need to be paraded for all to see.

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Martin Butler
May 30, 2022
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Please don’t tell me about the compassion you feel for others. Such virtue signaling makes me want to throw up. If you want to help or comfort others, then just go ahead and do it. Don’t parade around looking for approval.

Most of the so called spiritual world is nothing more than an orgy of virtue signaling - gratitude, loving-kindness, compassion, char…

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