Hedonia. It’s another gem from the ancient Greeks, and no, it’s not a mythical land or the name of a boutique wine. (Although it would…
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Category: Philosophers
My monthly project is going to be writing a self-reflective, thoughtful post each day. Through my study of existentialism over the years, Nietzsche has remained…
Ah, duality. The light and dark, the yin and yang, the good and the bad. Humans have been obsessing over this whole “opposites” thing for…
How many messages are we sent each day through the media urging us to prioritize self-care? It has become incredibly commercialized this “caring of the…
Ah, Nietzsche. The man who took existential angst and served it with a side of nihilism. His famous quote, offers a tantalizing glimpse into the…
Ah, Nietzsche. The master of dropping philosophical mic drops, and this one is no exception: “And those who were seen dancing were thought to be…
You ever drive yourself to work, to school pick-up, or the grocery store…and suddenly realize you don’t remember getting there? You’re not drunk. You’re just…
Ever wondered where the whole concept of “role models” came from? We love to throw around the term, especially when we’re looking for someone to…
Parmenides’s central idea is that only “what is” truly exists, and he denies the existence of void or nothingness. This means that reality is a…
Philosophers have debated for centuries whether happiness is the ultimate goal of human life. Aristotle thought so, coining the term eudaimonia, which is often translated…