Martin van GeldrenThe Youthful and the Wise: The Philosophy of Maturity“Bless the children, give them triumph now.” — Aeschylus, The Libation BearersJul 25, 2020Jul 25, 2020
Martin van GeldrenWithdrawal: The Nature of SeductionThe general person doesn’t ever quite feel like they’re completely wanted enough. They go through life looking for someone to make them…Jul 6, 2020Jul 6, 2020
Martin van GeldrenIs There An “Absolute” Essence of Man?Is there such thing as an essence of man? Relativism would say no. Dynamic psychology is essentially based around the idea that the answer…Jun 25, 2020Jun 25, 2020
Martin van GeldrenWhat Is Emotional Conformity?Dave A hot dog in one hand A coke in the other He chews All while talking to you Feeding He reflects He looks to another Time looks at him…Jun 18, 2020Jun 18, 2020
Martin van GeldrenEpicurus: Gratification Complexes“Nothing is enough for the man to whom enough is too little.” — EpicurusJun 11, 2020Jun 11, 2020
Martin van GeldrenTaking Consideration Into Goals: StrategyI find the idea of laying out a figurative system in which one tells someone else a “proven” way to achieve their goals slightly abhorrent…Jun 7, 2020Jun 7, 2020
Martin van GeldrenUnification Over Separation: Aligning ForcesIn 480 BCE, the Persian army traversed the Hellespont and invaded Greece, which was, as that time, a great power in the world. After…Jun 4, 2020Jun 4, 2020
Martin van GeldrenFaking It ‘Till You Make It: Self-Improvement and Self-DeceptionGotta make it look easy Simple as pi (31415926) Gotta make it look easy But this life is never never never never never One big piece of…Jun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
Martin van Geldren“Insider” vs. “Outsider” Knowledge: Where Do You Get Your Advice?“Advice is a sacred thing, and you have reason to value it.” — PythagorasMay 31, 2020May 31, 2020
Martin van GeldrenHomo Organizatus: The Man With A PlanThe indifference of both excessive accumulation and — on the other side of the coin — abstractification become indifferent to life when…May 27, 2020May 27, 2020