Reflecting Fukuyama’s Theory on Identity Politics
Fukuyama’s argument consists of three parts: the need for social recognition is a major source of identity politics; the death … Continue reading Reflecting Fukuyama’s Theory on Identity Politics
Author: Siming Lan
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#4 Schopenhauer (Human Intellect)
It is obvious that an animal possess intellect only for the purpose of discovering and capturing its food; the degree … Continue reading #4 Schopenhauer (Human Intellect)
A Review of Socrates’s Dialogue: Pheado
Socrates’s five dialogues make a great storyline about his life and thoughts: from he was accused of ‘corrupting the youth’, … Continue reading A Review of Socrates’s Dialogue: Pheado
Review: Existentialism: A Very Short Introduction
Existentialism is a highly personal, narrative and hopeful way of philosophising. Continue reading Review: Existentialism: A Very Short Introduction
Review: The Sorrows of Young Werther
We are happiest under the influence of innocent delusions. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, The Sorrows of Young Werther Author: Johann … Continue reading Review: The Sorrows of Young Werther
In Search of Authenticity
In a crowd of millions you are in search of one soul a soul of authenticity whose laughters are laughters … Continue reading In Search of Authenticity
Review: Component-Based Therapy
Childhood emotional abuse and neglect leave behind a powerful residue. These experiences can shape survivors’ attributions of self and perceptions … Continue reading Review: Component-Based Therapy
Rethinking Schopenhauer’s Pessimism
I was a fan of Arthur Schopenhauer, but am I still? Continue reading Rethinking Schopenhauer’s Pessimism
#3 Cicero (Virtue)
Nothing is more appealing in another person than virtue, for nothing draws us more to love and admire someone. Marcus … Continue reading #3 Cicero (Virtue)
#2 Bowlby (Attachment Theory)
“What cannot be communicated to the mother cannot be communicated to the self.” John Bowlby Bowlby’s study on the role … Continue reading #2 Bowlby (Attachment Theory)
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