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Rishi Sunak, Rochdale by Election Results and the myth of Secular Politics
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The Myth of Secular Politics

I’ve been watching the recent fallout from the Rochdale By-Election with interest this week as our Hindu Prime Minister addressed the nation partially in response to the election of a Continue Reading

Posted On : 3rd March 2024 Published By : Comicus Muo
Against remorse. I do not like this form of cowardice in regard to one’s own actions, one must not leave one’s self in the lurch under the pressure of sudden shame or distress.
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The Cowardice of Remorse, Regret and Shame.

In the Will to Power Nietzsche writes:   “Against remorse. I do not like this form of cowardice in regard to one’s own actions, one must not leave one’s self Continue Reading

Posted On : 31st January 2024 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Conscription in the UK

I’m sure that General Sir Patrick Sanders who recently came up with idea of bolstering the armed forces by conscripting the youth of today thinks that the young men of Continue Reading

Posted On : 26th January 2024 Published By : Comicus Muo
A billionaire realxing in comfort whilst the rest of the world burns
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Why are the Elites building bunkers?

Why are our overlords busy building bunkers?  Is it because they suspect that the world is going to end sometime soon?  Is it because they fear the mob, that one Continue Reading

Posted On : 25th January 2024 Published By : Comicus Muo
What is Nietzsche's Last Man?
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What is Nietzsche’s Last Man?

I’d like you to take a moment to imagine yourself living in perfect luxury.  It’s cold outside, there’s a roaring fireplace at your feet as you sit comfortably on a Continue Reading

Posted On : 15th January 2024 Published By : Comicus Muo
Why is Sisyphus Happy?
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Why is Sisyphus Happy?

A cruel and unusual punishment! The story of Sisyphus and the philosophical question of his happiness—it’s a thought-provoking topic. The tale of Sisyphus, a figure from Greek mythology, is quite Continue Reading

Posted On : 21st December 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Explained: What is the Will to Power?

Not to be confused with the collection of notes arranged after Nietzsche’s death into a publication that is also called ‘The Will to Power,’ this video details the concept of Continue Reading

Posted On : 18th December 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
Beyond the Abyss: Nietzsche's Vision of Overcoming Nihilism
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Beyond the Abyss: Nietzsche’s Vision of Overcoming Nihilism

  Nietzsche and nihilism – it’s a fascinating topic, isn’t it? Nietzsche, a profoundly influential German philosopher, had a complex relationship with nihilism. Nihilism, at its core, is the belief Continue Reading

Posted On : 2nd December 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Make your existence an act of rebellion…

Albert Camus, a French philosopher and author, was a prominent figure associated with existentialism and absurdism. The quote “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become Continue Reading

Posted On : 8th November 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Deciphering Existential Thought: 10 Powerful Quotes from Albert Camus

Albert Camus, the luminary existentialist and absurdist philosopher, bestowed upon the world a bounty of profound and insightful thoughts. His philosophical approach has woven a unique tapestry of human perception, Continue Reading

Posted On : 4th August 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Dreams and Atoms

  “In a dream, there is no presence of atoms; only images.” So what I thought during a walk days ago, but this passive thought intrigued me. It prompted philosophical Continue Reading

Posted On : 31st July 2023 Published By : Epicurus Of Albion
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A Pondering into the Nature of Experience

Philosophy is a fascinating mode of human thought. It penetrates into all aspects of existence, transcending rational inquiries about the fundamentals of the world and venturing into the very nature Continue Reading

Posted On : 24th July 2023 Published By : Epicurus Of Albion
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The Stoic Pursuit of Wisdom

Edit: The woman in the thumbnail is Sophia, the Gnostic Goddess of Wisdom! – we’ve been asked tons of times! The subconscious mind   Let’s have a little look into Continue Reading

Posted On : 15th July 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
the stoic virtue of courage
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The stoic virtue of courage

Welcome everyone, to a profound exploration of the stoic virtue of courage. Today, we embark on a journey to delve into the essence of courage as understood by the Stoic Continue Reading

Posted On : 8th July 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
Marcus Aurelius Addressing the Senate
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Friends, Romans, Countrymen, or How to deal with the desire for the approval from other people.

  Today we’re going to talk about, something natural to all of us, a normal human desire.  We all have a natural desire to be embraced and accepted by others. Continue Reading

Posted On : 2nd July 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Disobedience — that is the nobility of slaves

“Disobedience — that is the nobility of slaves.” said Friedrich Nietzsche in his book “Thus Spoke Zarathustra, ” published between 1883 and 1885. In this quote, Nietzsche presents a provocative Continue Reading

Posted On : 26th May 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
"Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people
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Only weak minds talk about people…

Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher who lived in Athens during the 5th century BC. He is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy and played a crucial role Continue Reading

Posted On : 23rd May 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
Getting over the fear of failure is a process that requires patience, self-reflection, and practice. Here are some strategies that can help:
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Getting over the fear of failure – Part 1 – Acceptance

  Getting over the fear of failure is a process that requires patience, self-reflection, and practice. Here are some strategies that can help: Firstly, we can recognise that failure is Continue Reading

Posted On : 17th May 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo

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