Through ambition and greed, they rose. Through force and strength, they conquered. Through status and influence, they flourished. The great … More
Tag: Philosophy
You’re Going to Die, and, Yes, You’re Still Special
In my first blog post, I discussed death and how its acceptance can foster a better life. In this post, … More
Why Do I Need to Be Normal? (Revised Version)
“The most strongly enforced of all known taboos is the taboo against knowing who or what you really are behind the … More
Culture is Not Your Friend
“The belief that “honor demands it” promotes not only honor suicide, but “honor killings” of family members as well. The … More
Finding Myself in Siddhartha: A Boy’s Quest for a Father
In 1922, Hermann Hesse wrote a book that captivated a changing world. He told the tale of Siddhartha, a boy … More
Popular Writing: Why It’s Important to Bring Complex Ideas to the World of Ordinary People
Scientific illiteracy is one the most harrowing challenges of our time; on the one hand, the public is chastised for … More
Our Misuse of Language and How It Affects Our Health
There’s a well-known, and sometimes detested, tradition in the field of analytic philosophy which pertains to the use of language, … More
My Teacher
Several years ago, former NY Times war-correspondent, Chris Hedges, wrote a beautiful article on Reverend Coleman Brown, an undergraduate professor … More
My Best Friend Death
Within each of you, somewhere hidden, is your best self calling. Her bells become louder with each passing year, as … More
Our Missing Role Models
“One of the best ways to elevate your character is to emulate worthy role models.” – Epictetus When I meet … More
