Philosophy

A while back, I stumbled upon this quote that I am now unable to find. Sad. Anyways, it said something about seeing and understanding people as a reflection of who we are. This quote jump-started this whole post. It brought me to ponder the question of relativity, specifically within relationships…

Four existential coping strategies, and the relevance of gross social inequalities — Suppose there were something rotten in Denmark. But assume “Denmark” means the whole world, and what’s rotten might be our existential situation. Assume, for the moment, that if you’re a person who understands at least roughly what’s going on, you’re liable to recognize that the situation is foul. …

Which ones do you agree with? — Australia Surf, people, safety, beauty, money, and democracy have a cost: being far away from everything, and skin cancer. Austria More German than what Germany could have become. Belgium One of the best countries in the world if you want to have a job, a family, and a nice, quiet life (also not…

Philosophy is like Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. because, just like the game, you begin to unlock new characters (philosophers) as you read more books and expand your knowledge. And just like Super Smash, you begin to develop some favorite philosophers, perhaps even deciding to choose one or two as your…

For most people in our time ‘theology’ is an irrelevant subject. If its core ideas are not believed the entire world of arguments around the doctrines of religion seems archaic and ridiculous, most of all to that strata of our society that call themselves philosophers and scientists. Many words core…

Invest in experiences that guarantee flow — “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” — Oscar Wilde In a highly connected and busy modern world, it is all too easy to fall into the mundane routines that dominate our lives. We wake up, go through the motions, and repeat…

The incredible benefits of savoring your time. — “There are many things in this world that, if you savor them — instead of treating them as disposable — will multiply in terms of the value you receive. Learning how, when, and why to spend your time wisely is a life-changing skill.” Learning how to be conscious of the…

How Corporatespeak Deteriorates the Signified — HBO’s award-winning drama series, Succession, follows the Roy family through a meandering, oftentimes frustrating, journey through corporate America. Created by Jesse Armstrong and starring Brian Cox and Jeremy Strong, the show was first released in 2018 to critical acclaim. The first season alone racked up several Emmy, BAFTA, and Golden…

I was brought up in a religious home filled with people who never read the Bible. They did, however, attend religion at school, read a version of the Bible that was written for kids, but never the actual book itself. And yet, they were Christians. True, believing Christians. I never…