existentialism Tag Posts Index

L´a nima non finita - Lidó Rico

This is the price we pay for achieving an identity […] We cannot stop being what others, together with us, have made us. Carlos Castilla del Pino. Theory of the

When Nothing Happened

Over a period of many, many years, I had taken on more responsibilities at work. Not all of them were expected of me, but of course they were welcomed. I had become

A Collection of Repositories

For a few days now, almost as if the universe has been conspiring to send me messages, I’ve been bumping into the same cohesive conclusion: anything can change,

Untitled Poem

Waking to God’s blue light Shining through the early morning Wandering about, ready for the fight, Winding up and down, still storming. Out the door, another round.

Nothing becomes Nothing unless Nothing begins it 😶

If the universe came from nothing, then, where did nothing come from? Creation In order to get nothing out of this question, let us create a flawlessly flawed universe.

Testing Your Limits, Unveiling Your Powers

Let’s talk about the existential approach: self-discovery. 💥 It’s not just about breaking free from society’s rules—it’s about confronting the invisible cages we

El existencialismo como brújula para la vida: Una vista previa de lo que está por venir

En mi entrega anterior, cuestioné la noción de que el existencialismo es meramente una filosofía abstracta y académica. Por el contrario, argumenté que sus ideas

Existentialism as a Compass for Living: A Preview of What’s to Come

In my previous post, I challenged the notion that existentialism is merely an abstract, academic philosophy. On the contrary, I argued that its core ideas offer

Absurdism: The Entanglement

There she is again, that ridiculous spider, spinning her web in my special room. I don’t want to kill her—I hate the guilt—but she doesn’t get it. This is my space.

Why Existentialism Actually Matters (And No, It's Not Just For Philosophy Nerds)

Let's talk about existentialism. Wait, don't click away! I promise this isn't going to be another dry philosophy lecture that puts you to sleep. This is about real

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

Theme: There have been a few books I've read over my life that have changed how my brain was wired after I had read them and spent some time processing the real

Abstract Something

Every individual, every personality has their own personal Pandora’s box. Every writer has their favorite theme. Every scientist has their favorite object of study.

The Stranger - Embracing the Absurd

​ Albert Camus, the philosopher who always had a cigarette in his mouth (at least from many photographs found on google), published "The Stranger" in 1942.

Japanese existentialism: An undeniable insight into the "B-side" of a society that is sentimentally repressed

Proper Source Japan, a country behind inventions that have made it immensely simpler, and therefore, better than it should be? What do I mean? Well, the ability

Чи часи змінилися, чи може я?

Привіт! Згадую своє життя років 20 тому, чи краще навіть 25. Молодість, безтурботне життя, море оптимізму, впевненість у завтрашньому дні, “Великі Надії”, як у романі

Exploring the Wisdom of Nietzsche: 5 Profound Quotes Deciphered

Delve into the timeless wisdom of Friedrich Nietzsche, one of the most influential philosophers of the 19th century, through this insightful post. Unravel the meanings

Where we are stuck

Nihilism - Existentialism - Absurdism This is where we are stuck. The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that existence itself

Review and Analysis of "Notes from the Underground" by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

Hello! I'd like to share with you a review of my most recent read and how it takes you into the depths of the human mind, a classic work that will leave no reader

Existence Precedes Essence: My Journey through Existentialism

Existence Precedes Essence: My Journey through Existentialism ​ ​ ​ When I first delved into the vast ocean of philosophy, one peculiar and fascinating idea immediately

Let us fill the waiting minutes.

Let us fill the waiting minutes. Let us fill the waiting minutes with whatever pretenses we can come up with. Pretending that we are fine, with our ambitions and