Philosophy

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A Mirror's Image: Faust and Modern Man

8 May 2023 9 minute read 0 comments MatTehCat

Has Man ever asked himself why he’s worth saving? This weekend I started reading Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The version I’m reading has been translated into English by Stuart Atkins and has a brief introduction by David E. Wellbery. Wellbe...

Tired

8 May 2023 1 minute read 1 comment The Virtual Idealist

In shadows draped with weary sighs, Where twilight's veil in darkness lies, A weariness besets my soul, Like heavy chains that take their toll. I tread through realms of restless dreams, Where sleep's embrace escapes my seams, Fatigue, a phan...

The Magic Jungle

7 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

  In a realm where wonder thrives and dreams come alive, Lies a jungle veiled in magic, where ordinary souls can dive. Amidst the mundane realm, where life may lose its gleam, This mystical oasis exists, a place beyond the ordinary scheme. Th...

Insomnia

7 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

  In the depths of night, when shadows grow long, An ancient affliction sings its haunting song. Insomnia, the thief of tranquil slumber, Leads my weary mind on a sleepless lumber. Beneath the moon's gaze, I lie in restless plight, As stars dance abo...

Darkness Within

7 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

In the depths of our souls, where shadows reside, A battle ensues, an eternal divide. The darkness within, a formidable foe, But with courage and strength, we shall surely grow. The darkness whispers, it tempts and it taunts, Seeking to consume, to h...

Tradition

6 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

In the tapestry of time, a thread weaves strong, Binding generations with a sense of belonging. It's tradition, the pillar that stands tall, A bridge to the past, a guiding call. Through the ages, customs are passed, A legacy cherished, destined to l...

Dangers of Tech

6 May 2023 1 minute read 2 comments The Virtual Idealist

In a world of endless wires and screens, Where technology reigns and consumes our dreams, We find ourselves entangled in its web, Unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. With every swipe and click, we invite, A world of convenience, but also plight. F...

Grasse After Winters End

6 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

When winter's frost begins to fade away, And snow-covered fields transform to a verdant display, Emerges a scent, a fragrance so rare, The essence of Grasse fills the air.   As the sun's warmth caresses the land, The snow melts away at Natur...

A Hard Life

5 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

Life can be a challenge, a test of our will, A constant struggle, an uphill climb, an endless drill. It's full of twists and turns, highs and lows, And often we feel like we're caught in its throes.   The hardships we face can take a toll, L...

The Enlightened Man: Self-Governance, Society, and the Soul

5 May 2023 16 minute read 0 comments MatTehCat

Reaching out through the void, we come to know ourselves.  How has society shaped the character of Man? Foucault’s work on power relations centered on this question, and it affected his work significantly. Over the past several weeks, I have explore...