Living authenticity: The challenge and triumph of being yourself in a conforming world

Living authenticity: The challenge and triumph of being yourself in a conforming world

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest achievement." Ralph Waldo Emerson This quote, from the famous pioneer of transcendentalism, sums up the essence of an authentic life - a life in which you not only recognize your true self, but also celebrate it. In...

The philosophy of mana in video games

The philosophy of mana in video games

Mana is a fascinating concept that originates from the traditional cultures of Oceania and Polynesia. In the world of video games, it has taken on a special meaning and depth that goes far beyond its original significance. This article explores the philosophical aspects of mana in video games and how it affects the gaming experience. Mana as a resource and power...

Hegel: Perceiving the true as substance and subject
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Hegel: Perceiving the true as substance and subject

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, one of the most important German philosophers, developed many complicated and profound ideas. The following quote deals with one of his most relevant concepts: "According to my insight, which must justify itself only through the presentation of the system itself, everything depends on recognizing the true not as substance, but just as much...

Kaizen: The philosophy of continuous improvement

Kaizen: The philosophy of continuous improvement

At the heart of Japanese industry lies a simple but profoundly transformative principle that has not only reshaped the way businesses operate, but also provides a guide for personal growth and development. Kaizen, the philosophy of continuous improvement, is a testament to the power of small, incremental change. Its application goes beyond the boundaries...

"The price of being you": What authenticity costs and why it's worth it (How to be your true self and find your purpose)
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"The price of being you": What authenticity costs and why it's worth it (How to be your true self and find your purpose)

I'm really excited to tell you about my new book. "The price of being you". It is my most intimate project to date and the result of a long, personal journey and intensive research in the fields of science and philosophy. The long road to authenticity The idea for this book was born during a phase in my personal...

The modern creation process
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The modern creation process

Technological progress has made it possible for us to pass on our written works without any great risk. However, progress is not all good. To get information about self-publishing, we often turn to the internet, sometimes Google, sometimes YouTube, depending on where we find the answers we want. However, if you spend a while researching these topics,...

The Shadows of Progress: Rousseau's Critique of Modernity in the Arts and Sciences

The Shadows of Progress: Rousseau's Critique of Modernity in the Arts and Sciences

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a luminary of Enlightenment thought, was paradoxically one of its harshest critics, particularly with regard to the influence of the arts and sciences on society. In his "Discourse on the Sciences and the Arts" (1750), Rousseau put forward the provocative thesis that while these developments advanced knowledge and civilization, they simultaneously led to moral corruption and...

Freedom for all: Rousseau's vision of natural emancipation

Freedom for all: Rousseau's vision of natural emancipation

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a philosopher of the Enlightenment whose ideas influenced the French Revolution, revolutionized our understanding of freedom and oppression with his profound statement: "Man is born free, and he is everywhere in chains. This sentence, which he formulated in his ground-breaking work "The Social Contract", invites us to critically examine the constraints that...