An Accidental Existence
Why does the moon orbit the earth; earth the sun; and so on. There are scientific answers to these questions yet people are looking for… Read More »An Accidental Existence
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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
On Cosmological Indifference
Everyone navigates life with the psychology that every action, every social perception, everything makes a difference to the universe, not realising that the universe is… Read More »On Cosmological Indifference
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 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
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
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
An Introduction
I just wanted to briefly welcome you to the very beginning of this archive, where I’ll be putting my observations, thoughts and experiences on display.… Read More »An Introduction