The only part of the conduct of any one, for which he is amenable to society, is that which concerns others. In the part which merely concerns himself, his independence is, of right, absolute. Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign.John Stuart Mill, On Liberty In last week's post I … Continue reading Classic Liberal Thought by John Stuart Mill
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The Trial and Execution of a True Moralist and Philosopher – Socrates
...I say that in fact this is the greatest good for a man, to talk every day about virtue and other things you hear me converse about when I examine both myself and others, and that the unexamined life is not worth living for a man...Socrates, The Apology of Socrates by Plato Socrates was one … Continue reading The Trial and Execution of a True Moralist and Philosopher – Socrates
What is Stoicism? The Answer Lies in Wisdom and Virtue
Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you … Continue reading What is Stoicism? The Answer Lies in Wisdom and Virtue
The Philosophy of a Founding Father of Modern Conservatism – Edmund Burke
Nothing is more certain than that our manners, our civilization, and all good things which are connected with manners and with civilization, have, in this European world of ours, depended for ages upon two principles, and were, indeed, the result of both combined: I mean the spirit of a gentleman, and the spirit of religion. … Continue reading The Philosophy of a Founding Father of Modern Conservatism – Edmund Burke
Saddhartha Gautama (Buddha) – The Path to Enlightenment
Let him admonish, let him instruct, let him restrain from the impure. He becomes beloved of the good and hated by the evil.Buddha, "The wise man" A Quick Note: I am going to be integrating the handful of posts that I have created for my other blog Under the Philosotree into my Blog of the … Continue reading Saddhartha Gautama (Buddha) – The Path to Enlightenment
A Social Doctrine for the Interests of a Unified Mankind
Social obligations or courtesies can mean different things to different people based on social cultures, or perhaps even, due to the particular beliefs of a single individual. In this sense, social courtesy can be subjective and feel as if it is not concrete but, like a piece of paper being ruffled by the wind, malleable, … Continue reading A Social Doctrine for the Interests of a Unified Mankind
The Wolf Boy Returns
“If today is not your day,then be happyfor this day shall never return.And if today is your day,then be happy nowfor this day shall never return.”Kamand Kojouri Hey there wolf cubs, it's been a while! As some of you may know, I have been spending some time writing on another blog of mine about the … Continue reading The Wolf Boy Returns
Pandemic Poem: Look for the Artists (By Kristian Weigman)
Colorful cities have faded to black and foolish souls see need for attack fear and greed, anger and riots Sit down! Stay home! Wash your hands! Be quiet! In times of darkness we must look for the artists pay attention to the lessons they've taught us When problems can't be fixed by you or me … Continue reading Pandemic Poem: Look for the Artists (By Kristian Weigman)
Pandemic Poem: Rally Now (By Brad Osborne)
Now is not the time to sit in our sorrows Actions demand more than oration We must see to our fallen heroes We must fight without reservation On caskets hangs our hallowed flag War has always had its cost But this is paid in innocent blood Nothing gained in each battle lost A call to … Continue reading Pandemic Poem: Rally Now (By Brad Osborne)
Pandemic Poem: The Melancholy Solitude
Sunlight washes over these hushed and empty city streets no longer pumping life downtown with that economic heartbeat. And the birds, they sing more clearly now, that the humans have gone away, while wild animals reclaim some pride in freer days of joyful play. Forced to live more privately and with greater care for others, … Continue reading Pandemic Poem: The Melancholy Solitude
The Adventure of a Lifetime (Inspired by Christopher McCandless)
When I was a fresh high-school graduate, I followed the status quo and picked a college program to jump into before I’d even really known what I wanted to do for a living. How can you know without experience? I jumped into a Police Foundations program, probably because I’d spent my life watching way too … Continue reading The Adventure of a Lifetime (Inspired by Christopher McCandless)
Mother and Son: With Every Night There Comes a Dawn
“Two things you will never have to chase: True friends & true love.” ― Mandy Hale With Every Night There Comes a Dawn Back in 2016, I was a married man to a French woman whom I’d met overseas four years prior. The relationship seemed like a true love story--at least in the beginning--and I … Continue reading Mother and Son: With Every Night There Comes a Dawn
The Coronavirus Pandemic is Upon Us
“Temper us in fire, and we grow stronger. When we suffer, we survive.” ― Cassandra Clare The Pandemic I'm going to crack my recent silent streak now that the virus has obliterated the rest of University term and reduced it to some online lessons. I suppose that Summer break has come early for some of us, … Continue reading The Coronavirus Pandemic is Upon Us
Book Review: The Diary of a Young Girl By Anne Frank
“I want to go on living even after my death! And therefore I am grateful to God for giving me this gift, this possibility of developing myself and of writing, of expressing all that is in me.” - Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl The Diary of a Young Girl: Book Review The … Continue reading Book Review: The Diary of a Young Girl By Anne Frank
An Ode to Spring
As I close my eyes--I conjure up--a bright n' warm Spring day, where I watch a grassy meadow roll--like the waves that churn the sea. And I spend time fawning over flowers beneath the canopy of a mighty tree, then while I sit there, budding blossoms bloom, to fill the air with their perfume. And … Continue reading An Ode to Spring