On Thinking For Yourself
To think for oneself in solitude seems to be often neglected by most individuals. For them, it is too much exertion to reflect on their… Read More »On Thinking For Yourself
In Defence of Misanthropy
Ignorant critics that are against those who possess a misanthropic and/or cynical outlook on humanity often prescribe their outlook as the cause of lifestyles or… Read More »In Defence of Misanthropy
The Conforming Pleaser of Crowds
A people-pleaser (or person-pleaser) will make any attempt to satisfy an arbitrary desire espoused by another individual in the hopes of being perceived in a… Read More »The Conforming Pleaser of Crowds
On the Inauthenticity of Fads
Initially, an unknown individual produces something of value which gains traction among a small group of people. In some cases, this group of people are… Read More »On the Inauthenticity of Fads
On the Modern Use of Ancient Philosophy
Ancient philosophical schools that I find more appealing are ones that assess ethics (axiology). Much of what is professed on grounds of axiology in the… Read More »On the Modern Use of Ancient Philosophy
The Falsehood of a Just World
The idea that everyone gets what they deserve and what they ‘earn’ is preposterous. There are merely advantages and disadvantages that determine someone’s place in… Read More »The Falsehood of a Just World
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
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
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