René Descartes—he of “I think, therefore I am” fame—wasn’t just interested in thinking. He also took a long, philosophical look at feeling. Specifically, he identified…
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Category: Passions
When it comes to Stoicism, the ancient Greek philosophy often associated with phrases like “keep calm and carry on” or “no, seriously, stop crying,” it’s…
Starting a crystal collection is much like the childhood joy of collecting rocks…if you were that kid. I used to get incredibly excited when I…
Exploring Aristotle’s Distinction Between Fleeting Pleasures and True Eudaimonia Aristotle’s ethical philosophy offers a nuanced understanding of pleasure and its relationship to eudaimonia, or human…
I am constantly studying and writing and putting together self-made puzzles in my mind. And for what? What is my reason? And here enters existentialism.…
I’m finding it quite hard to concentrate on “real life” at the moment. I’m working my day job. But my mind is pulled to the…
I’ve been spending a lot of time studying existentialism, and even more so the thinkers that embraced it. There are such amazing minds to tap…
This was a question I asked myself a few weeks ago. What is antiwork? Where did this subject appear? I’m a bit of a Reddit…
What’s holding you back from pursuing your dreams? Pursuing your deepest desires and passions can be both thrilling and intimidating. Example: Annie has always wanted…
Passion Unleashed in the Era of Enlightenment In the heart of the 18th century, a period know for intellectual revolution, passion emerged as a central…