4 Powerful Philosophical Razors That Will Sharpen Your Mind
Simple truths that will help to improve the health of your mind — and in turn, your relationships.
Life can be lived at such a fast pace that our minds often struggle to keep up. There are so many things to balance, and our stressors can sometimes lead to chronic burnout and exhaustion. Our brains are pulled in different directions and we don’t help ourselves by overanalyzing. Who wouldn’t like to clear some of this noise from their lives?
Philosophical razors are perfect for this. They are mental tricks that seek to zone in on what’s important and block out the rest. Their underlying principles can lead you to faster decision making as you cut through the distractions. As well as reducing the pressure on your brain, these razors also serve to reduce misunderstandings and provide clarity.
There are four such razors below.
Occam’s Razor
“Entities should not be multiplied without necessity,” states the law of Occam’s Razor.
In a stroke of irony, I will reframe this to be more understandable. Trust whatever is the simplest plausible explanation. Imagine how much time you could save only by…
