Against the Notion of Work as a Virtue
Industriousness, assiduousness and hard work – these are not virtues, yet believed to be by many. For those who do not exert effort and embrace… Read More »Against the Notion of Work as a Virtue
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On Political Commentary
Politics, economics and world affairs are out of my control. Whilst I indulged in political affairs when I was younger, beyond my ability to vote… Read More »On Political Commentary
On Virtues to Maintain
In this deliberation, I have compiled a selection of values that one deems to be most important in life. (‘values’ being a term used synonymously… Read More »On Virtues to Maintain
Summarising the Reduction of the Vices
Reducing the prevalence of behaviours and emotions that are negative to one’s being will give rise to subsequent contentment and will allow ‘inner peace’ to… Read More »Summarising the Reduction of the Vices
Social Expectations Generate Anxiety
Expectations are the cause of our tendency to be nervous and anxious in certain situations assessed by other people. When we desire a particular positive… Read More »Social Expectations Generate Anxiety
On Finding Existential Meaning Without Occupation
Meaning and existential purposefulness cannot be universally defined. Work (labour, occupation, industriousness or employment) doesn’t automatically equal an objective meaning. Yet, society forces this on… Read More »On Finding Existential Meaning Without Occupation
Briefly Refuting Two Misconceptions Against Atheism
I. Atheists are militant and aggressive. Some, but not all. Whilst there are personalities that will use any opportunity to debate the believer, and will… Read More »Briefly Refuting Two Misconceptions Against Atheism
Avoid Conviction and Dogmatic Devotion
Devotion and conviction to one particular source is to be avoided as you will make it difficult to change your mind in the face of… Read More »Avoid Conviction and Dogmatic Devotion
People Would Rather Believe Their Own Bullshit
People have a subconscious tendency to believe their own bullshit. That these behaviours and thoughts are correct or just. This is one of the reasons… Read More »People Would Rather Believe Their Own Bullshit
Thinking Too Much and The Harm It Causes
What brings about more anxiety over hypothetical matters are thoughts that which persist before an event arises. This event or scenario can be an upcoming… Read More »Thinking Too Much and The Harm It Causes