Marcus Aurelius – Debts and Lessons
“Debts and Lessons” is the first chapter of the philosophical work “Meditations” written by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. On a personal note, it’s actually one of my favourites, because Continue Reading
Beyond Metanarratives: Nihilism’s Challenge to Objective Meaning
Metanarrative… it’s a word we don’t use in everyday parlance. But what it refers to plays a significant part in human history, psychology and guidance. So what is a metanarrative? Continue Reading
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
The Power of the Image: Exploring Hyper-Reality in a Media-Dominated Era
The concept of hyper-reality, as posited by the French postmodern philosopher and cultural theorist Jean Baudrillard, suggests that we now live in a world where reality is increasingly shaped by Continue Reading
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
How ugliness weakens and afflicts us!
“Nothing is beautiful, except man alone: all aesthetics rests upon this naïveté, which is its first truth. Let us immediately add the second: nothing is ugly except the degenerating Continue Reading
No price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself!
When Nietzsche wrote, “No price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself,” he was expressing the importance of individual freedom and self-determination. Nietzsche was a German Continue Reading
Capitalism and the Bottomless Pit of Satisfaction: Exploring Consumer Culture through Schopenhauer’s Lens
If I were to employ a Schopenhauerian critique on consumer culture it would be how capitalism exploits the striving will inherent in the human condition. “All striving comes from lack, Continue Reading
Love one’s fate even though it’s life changing.
Stoic philosophy is a way of thinking that emphasizes the importance of accepting and adapting to whatever happens in life. This includes potentially life-changing injuries. In this article, we’ll explore Continue Reading
How to be an authentic human being!
Authenticity is a concept that is central to existentialist philosophy and refers to the idea of being true to oneself. According to existentialism, individuals must create their own Continue Reading
Conquer the Fear of Punishment After Death with Marcus Aurelius & Friedrich Nietzsche
“Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues Continue Reading
Seek Power, Not Happiness!
Friedrich Nietzsche’s concept of the “will to power” is a central idea in his philosophy, which states that the basic drive behind all human behaviour is the desire for power Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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