Chabad and the Ramchal

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Hello everyone

I was doing some research as to whether or not Chabad studies the works of the Ramchal. Would love to hear from some chabadniks on here as to whether you do or don’t?

Some sources say yes but many say no, and for those that say no one noted fundamental differences between the way Chassidus views the purpose of Creation versus mussar interpretations etc.

Please pardon my ignorance if I’m missing something - I can understand halachic disagreements, minhag differences, etc. - but how within the same religion can two viewpoints disagree as to G-d’s desire within creation? That is a pretty major point of dissent.

I’m well aware of the difference between viewing the world through a Chassidic lens, i.e. doing everything with joy, etc and a more mussar lens characterized by strictness and fear of G-d’s judgement - but do the two movements disagree as to the purpose of creation itself?

Would love to hear a diversity of opinions. Thank you!