Tag: philosophy
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Cyberspace and Non-Place: A Case Study
by A.M. Kent Executive Summary This case study looked at research surrounding cyberspace as an example of Marc Auge’s non-place, and how it could also be interpreted differently through different perspectives. The key research and recommendations in this field are from (Bolter & Grusin, 2000; Carroll, 2017; Walmsley, 2010). However, research on cyberspace as a…
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Is Absolutism the Key to a Strong and Undivided Government?
A Philosophical Discussion by A.M. Kent Introduction Absolutism is a term used to describe the total sovereignty of a singular entity, be it a monarch or government over the collective people (Fichter, 1939). The discussion and critical analysis of this essay will first look at the history of enlightenment thinkers, most notably Thomas Hobbes, and…
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Diogenes in The Void
The character in Void Around Sunlight is a serial killer reminiscent of Diogenes the Cynic, embodying an anti-philosophical stance amidst chaos. While critiquing societal norms and engaging in shamelessness, he embraces destruction as a warped virtue. His empathy lies in others’ inability to appreciate this self-dissolution, contrasting traditional moral frameworks.
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He Who Learns by A.M. Kent
In a tempestuous sea, a stoic captain contemplates entering a mysterious silver light, believing it holds answers to his past. After plunging into the light, he encounters a younger version of himself and a woman tied to his regrets. Through reconciliation, he confronts his past decisions, ultimately emerging renewed, shedding burdens.
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Prodigal by Blace Alcock
A excerpt by Blace Alcock. In a solemn cabin, a weary man reflects on his estranged family, particularly his son, while laboring alone. One night, he encounters a mysterious owl-like creature that urges him to seek his son, who is lost. The man is left contemplating the creature’s cryptic advice before falling asleep again.
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