Archives for January 2006
Democracy doesn’t work
Before you ask, no, I have not been reading much of Plato’s Republic or Machiavelli. I have, however, been observing the general state of our democracy for quite some time. Ever since 2004, I’ve had a difficult time accepting the… continue reading »
I’m having trouble with my dasein
I’ve started up my second-to-last semester of college without a hitch. The classes I selected–most of which were at my discretion, since I’m practically finished with my major–have proven themselves to be pretty good choices. I’m finally hitting that “sweet… continue reading »
Protected: Me and my kidneys
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Love versus obsession
At the behest of Jourdy, I’ve been pondering the differences (and similarities) of love and obsession. In many ways, the outward behavior of the obsessed resembles that of the love-stricken: our specimen stares longingly at the desired object, acting in… continue reading »
Protected: The way I see it
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The hesitancy to love
For most everyone, a point arrives in life where you have to make the leap. You can attempt to commit your love to someone or hold back. We are told that the former is potentially much more satisfying of the… continue reading »
Approaching a definition of love
I’ve recently been struggling to come up with a plausible defintion of love that satisfies the analytical philosopher within me. I’m not sated with labeling it as undefinable, as I believe it to be a fundamental part of our functioning,… continue reading »