normative
Jiang says that if someone does not understand themselves as a slave, then their condition may be morally acceptable, but if they do experience it as slavery they should leave.
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Self Understanding
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normative
Jiang directs students to look for other interpretations online and arrive at their own understanding of the text.
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diagnosis
He argues that Kabbalah is unfairly cast in a negative light and should instead be seen as a powerful way of understanding the world and one's place within it.
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definition
He frames repeated earthly return as samsara: if a soul does not fulfill its purpose, it returns to try again under a new purpose until it understands itself more fully.
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model
Understanding the Iliad's psychology, motivations, and emotions helps listeners understand themselves; increased self-hearing and consciousness give birth to civilization.
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model
He presents group dynamic as a core empathy practice that requires self-understanding, awareness of personal limits, and appreciation of other people's distinct strengths and weaknesses.
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"yeah that's what i mean so if the slave is a slave but their intuition says it's fine i'm looked after"
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"then it's fine yeah if you think you're being a slave then you should quit your job okay uh yes"
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"And, again, all this is my interpretation. Look for other interpretations. They're all available online, right? And really come to your own understanding. And..."
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"All right, all right, sorry, so I'm sorry. This is like way too long. I appreciate the question, but this isn't gonna take too..."
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"school, because of parents, because of society, you're blocked from knowing your purpose, from truly pursuing your purpose. Okay? And that's part of the..."
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"Because it speaks to you. Okay? Do you understand? So when Homer is going around, because this is an illiterate culture, right? There's no..."
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"...be certain things that are emphasized in group dynamic. For example, self -understanding, the understanding of your own limitations. Also, the appreciation of other..."
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"...about self -learning. We talk about self -care. We talk about self -understanding. We talk about self -control. These are all fundamental concepts that..."
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