Tag: book-reviews
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Postmodernity and Eudaimonia
The text explores the paradox of free will, contrasting modern hyper-individualism with Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonia, which emphasizes a purposeful life driven by virtue. It critiques society’s aimlessness amidst external pursuits, advocating for mental and spiritual richness over superficial self-indulgence. The author encourages nurturing one’s internal self, likening it to furnishing a mental palace.
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Nero’s Daemon: Part 1
The apocalypse has arrived, and a team of survivors on a locomotive is all that’s left.
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The Consciousness Society: Motivations
The author reflects on the motivations behind writing their book, highlighting personal experiences with grief, particularly through the character Dr. Sally Clark, who copes with loss. Additionally, they explore the concept of abstract evil in historical contexts, emphasizing the shocking nature of human atrocities. The book aims to provoke thought without being excessively dark.
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