Maximus FleximusA relatively illuminating principle we hear is not to live on society’s terms but our own. However, this itself is often still insufficient in decision-making processes! For even when we do not hold our selves to external standards, there are practical decisions we must make, whether big or small, consequential or fleeting, in our lives. […]
Today, I will be delving into the topic of knowledge and ignorance while trusting that my scattered thoughts will organise and structure themselves along the way. First, I will have to mention (gasp) some actual philosophy stuff! The reason is that I need to do so for the proper historical background of knowledge to be […]
Have you ever heard of the five elements? Maybe, maybe not. “Water. Earth. Fire. Air.Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked…” No, it’s not that. Fire, water, earth air and finally aether fall under the Western tradition of thought. What I’m really referring to here, […]
Life is not a bed of roses. Is that an understatement? Maybe. In fact, I find that it’s pretty uninformative on top of being cliched. If you ask me, I’d put it this way: Life is full of things that disappoint and could just be better. Does this sound kinda gloomy and depressing? In all […]
Have you heard of hedonism? Basically, it is the theory that we (human beings) seek pleasure and avoid pain. How true do you think this is? Personally, I am of the view that hedonism is too simplistic and only able to account for a part of the story. What do I mean by this? Let’s […]
Do you like theories? Asked this question, you will probably go like uh… this is too abstract. I need to think. Me: Quantum physics? Nah. Relatable stuff? Yes! Seriously, so ideas can kill your head, but they can also be a great catalyst for life itself! Some theories are super complicated and you have to […]