Essays
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With the understanding that fear is the fundamental problem in being human, we have our starting point. To pursue this quest, we must fully deconstruct…
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‘The School of Life’ is on a crusade to avail us of our emotional ignorance. Philosopher Alain De Botton seeks to remedy the shortcomings of…
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The failure to distinguish between art and beauty has caused much confusion. Art and beauty have two different but overlapping trajectories–one toward union and the…
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Kierkegaard’s ambition is for the self to become itself—even if such a mode of existence will question the moral norms and values of society.
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As we try to align ourselves closely with the true victims, René Girard shows how the ancient scapegoat ruse leads us to meaningful compassion.
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An over-reliance on our Western Mindset creates several obstacles to human flourishing—informing agriculture, education, work, and parenting.
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Individuals don’t make history but there are the “best of us” people, like Grant, who withstand the crushing pressures of their times.
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Dungeons and Dragons, the popular tabletop role-playing game, challenges players to improve their moral character, emotional intelligence, and social skills.