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The Evanescence of Philosophy

It’s been a while since I last found literary treasures in philosophy, which is ironic given that I waxed lyrical about the beauty of specific words that philosophers, including Hegel, use in their treatise. Maybe, something does get lost in … Continue reading

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What we must do. (via my purplehoneyjar)

I can’t agree with everything that Bertrand Russel says in this quote but why is it that atheist philosophers have much to say to Christians? “We want to stand upon our own feet and look fair and square at the … Continue reading

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To discover the essence of things. (via my purplehoneyjar)

"It is a perennial philosophical reflection that if one looks deeply into oneself, one will discover not only one's own essence but also the essence of the universe. For as one is a part of the universe as is everything … Continue reading

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Literary treasures in Philosophy

Reading the work of philosophers that are over 200 years old (and dead) – in my case Hegel – is any amazing opportunity. There are so many things that are published nowadays – in print and online – so there … Continue reading

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Try telling that to the masses…

The further down the research path I am going, the more difficult I am finding to actually explain what my research is to non-academics (i.e. friends, family and acquaintences). I mean, how exactly do you tell someone who has not … Continue reading

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