Category: Rene Descartes

Descartes and the Six Passions: Embrace Your Inner Fire (Without Burning Out)

Descartes and the Six Passions: Embrace Your Inner Fire (Without Burning Out)

Published by Elle on November 23, 2024

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…

Skepticism: Are We Really Sure About Anything At All?

Skepticism: Are We Really Sure About Anything At All?

Published by Elle on November 14, 2024

Skepticism is one of my favorite philosophical fields of study, probably because it reminds me of a curious three-year-old with an endless stream of “whys.”…

Hello You, Don’t Stop Overthinking.

Hello You, Don’t Stop Overthinking.

Published by Elle on May 25, 2024

There is a current trend in self help that we need to harness our thinking power. The message is “Stop Overthinking,” but I want to…

Anxiety for the Future. Fear of the Past.

Anxiety for the Future. Fear of the Past.

Published by Elle on April 5, 2024

When philosophers talk about embracing the present it seems simple. Obviously we live in the present. Right? Right?? Be in the Present Moment. Be. But…

Finding Passion: What Ignites You?

Finding Passion: What Ignites You?

Published by Elle on November 11, 2023

Passion is the driving force that ignites our souls and infuses our lives with purpose. It’s the relentless pursuit of what sets our hearts on…

Tracing the Roots of Skepticism: Descartes and Doubt

Tracing the Roots of Skepticism: Descartes and Doubt

Published by Elle on August 7, 2023

“I think, therefore I am.” Rene Descartes Roots of Skepticism and Cartesian Doubt Ahhhh…the delicious smell of skepticism in the morning. One of the roots…