Philosophy

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Earth and Wood

20 Apr 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

Beneath a canopy of green, I find a place to sit and dream, The trees around me towering high, Their branches reaching for the sky.   The rustling leaves, a gentle sound, As breezes whisper all around, The sunbeams filter through the leaves, A dapple...

Canvases of Existence

20 Apr 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

Of colors and shades, the world is made, A tapestry of hues, to be surveyed, From red to blue, from green to gold, A symphony of colors, to behold.   The sky above, a canvas so vast, Painted with hues, that forever last, A palette of blue, of pink an...

Pain Grips

19 Apr 2023 1 minute read 1 comment The Virtual Idealist

When pain grips our heart and soul, And our world turns black as coal, It's hard to see a way ahead, When all we feel is fear and dread.   But we must remember, we are strong, And we have the power to move along, Despite the hurt and sorrow inside, W...

Bustling Streets

19 Apr 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

Of bustling streets and city lights, Where noise and chaos never fades, I walk amongst the busy sights, As life around me swiftly glides.   Amidst the crowds and busy sounds, I seek a moment of repose, A silent space, a pause profound, To calm the st...

Foucault's Ethical Model and Biopolitics

19 Apr 2023 10 minute read 0 comments MatTehCat

Ask not what your state can do for you but what you can do for the state. In my post on Monday, the 17th of April, I explored the relationship between knowledge and Power as identified by Foucault; specifically, learned knowledge or categorical knowl...

Remote In Hand

19 Apr 2023 1 minute read 1 comment The Virtual Idealist

Remote in hand, I sit and stare, Flipping channels without a care, From news to sports, to reality TV, I watch it all mindlessly, with no strategy.   The screen flickers, the images blur, As I switch from one show to another, Commercials come and go...

The light Of The Sun

18 Apr 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

The sun's light is quite a thing, It brings warmth and light and everything, It's like a big, bright, burning ball, That keeps us warm and stops our fall.   But sometimes the sun can be a bit much, Especially when it's shining, oh so lush, We squint...

With Eyes Still Closed

18 Apr 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

With eyes still closed, I start to stir, The morning light begins to blur, But as I stretch and feel the day, My hopes start to rise, in every way.   A sense of purpose, a spark of joy, A feeling that everything will soon deploy, The day ahead, a wor...

RUNNING ON ICE

18 Apr 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

Slipping, sliding, falling down On ice I try to run My feet can't find a solid ground It's like I weigh a ton Metaphors, they come to mind As I struggle with this task Trying to move forward, but confined My efforts just don't last Life is like a fro...

Duluth Shore

17 Apr 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

Lake Superior, vast and deep, A natural wonder, for all to keep, Its waters clear, its waves so strong, A place of beauty, where peace belongs.   Duluth, a city by the lake, A place where nature and culture make, A perfect blend, for all to...