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Comicus Muo loves dualism, Existentialism, Nihilism, Absurdism and a plethora of helpful philosophies from the ancient world such as Stoicism, not to mention a healthy dose of Cynicism. Comicus is also a reasonable theist, atheistic in his thinking but also a Mystic, spiritual rather than religious and keenly aware that it's the Judaeo-Christian heritage of the west and it's enlightenment values that allow him to be this way.
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How to Be a Rational, Third Positionist on the Subject of Politics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoIYdfFkUaM Politics can be a polarizing and divisive subject, with people often feeling forced to choose between the extreme positions of the left and right. However, there is a third Continue Reading

Posted On : 25th April 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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What does Nietzsche mean when he says: “What is done out of love always takes place beyond good and evil.”

What does Nietzsche mean when he says: “What is done out of love always takes place beyond good and evil.” In this quote, Friedrich Nietzsche suggests that actions that are Continue Reading

Posted On : 21st April 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Laughing in the Face of Nihilism: How The Big Lebowski Offers a Hopeful Message in a Hopeless World

In the Coen Brothers’ film, The Big Lebowski lies a profound exploration of the meaninglessness of life and the various ways that individuals attempt to create meaning for themselves. At Continue Reading

Posted On : 20th April 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Musonius Rufus: The Little-Known Stoic Philosopher Who Revolutionised Education

Musonius Rufus was a Roman Stoic philosopher who lived in the first century AD. Despite being relatively unknown today, he was an important figure in his time and had a Continue Reading

Posted On : 19th April 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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The Will to Power and the Degenerates!

“The Will to Power” is a posthumously published book by Friedrich Nietzsche that has sparked significant controversy and debate among scholars and Nietzsche enthusiasts. The book was compiled and edited Continue Reading

Posted On : 18th April 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Is God a Nihilist and Can God Ever Change?

The question of whether God is a nihilist and whether God can ever change is one that has puzzled philosophers and theologians for centuries. While there is no definitive answer Continue Reading

Posted On : 18th April 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
The Psychological Answer to the meaning of life.
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The Psychological Answer to the meaning of life.

It’s within the Freudian/Jungian model of the mind that we find two warring factions namely the Id and the Superego. The Id represents the pleasure-seeking part of the psyche that Continue Reading

Posted On : 16th April 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
All ethnicities are of equal value, but some cultures are better than others! Learn the difference at the www.standupphilosophers.co.uk.
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What is an Ethnicity and How does it Compare to Culture?

https://youtu.be/QH9zi37S2yw We hear  the words a lot these days, especially in political circles where they are often used interchangeably and in misleading senses, so we’d thought we’d take a look Continue Reading

Posted On : 16th April 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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The Impact of Nihilistic Thought in Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations and its affect on his Peace of Mind

Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and a philosopher who lived from 121 AD to 180 AD. He is best known for his personal writings, Meditations, which contain reflections on Continue Reading

Posted On : 31st March 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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The Jungian Model: Building Upon the Freudian Model of the Mind

Following on from this article that nicely explains the model of the mind as developed by Sigmund Freud, we now look at the Jungian model of the mind, developed by Continue Reading

Posted On : 31st March 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Understanding the Freudian Model: The Id, Ego, and Superego

The Freudian model of the human psyche, which includes the id, ego, and superego, is one of the most well-known and influential psychological theories of the modern era. Developed by Continue Reading

Posted On : 31st March 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Who was Herbert Marcuse?

Herbert Marcuse was a German philosopher, sociologist, and social theorist who was associated with the Frankfurt School of critical theory. He was born in Berlin in 1898 and died in Continue Reading

Posted On : 16th March 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
The Big Five personality traits, also known as the Five-Factor Model (FFM), is a widely accepted framework for understanding human personality
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The Five Factor Model: An Accessible Guide for All

The Five Factor Model (FFM) is a widely accepted and extensively researched framework for understanding human personality. This model, also known as the Big Five personality traits, has become an Continue Reading

Posted On : 16th March 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
Friedrich Nietzsche - Eternal Reoccurrence and the Will to Power.
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Friedrich Nietzsche, Eternal Recurrence and the Will to Power

Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher who developed two central concepts in his philosophy: the eternal recurrence and the will to power. The former suggests that everything that has happened, Continue Reading

Posted On : 15th March 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
Diogenese of Sinope
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What is Cynicism?

Cynicism is a philosophical attitude that is generally characterized by skepticism, disbelief, and a negative view of the world and human nature. Cynics often see others as motivated primarily by Continue Reading

Posted On : 7th March 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
Plato's Republic
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The Lessons of Plato, applied to Modernity

Plato’s ideas and philosophy have had a significant impact on Western thought and continue to be studied and debated today. Indeed it’s often said that the entirety of Western Civilisation Continue Reading

Posted On : 7th March 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Fascism: A Failed and Dangerous Ideology

Fascism is a political ideology that emerged in the early 20th century and spread throughout Europe. It is characterized by authoritarianism, nationalism, and the rejection of liberal democratic values. The Continue Reading

Posted On : 6th March 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Canto della Terra

Andrea Bocelli’s “Canto della Terra” is a truly captivating piece of music that captures the essence of love and the beauty of nature in a sweeping, orchestral arrangement that is Continue Reading

Posted On : 6th March 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo

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