In the translations of Friedrich Nietzsche I read of a lack of progress within world history—a lack of progress towards a higher type of life. (See Antichrist, section 4.) And afterward, I am convinced of the argument—or rather, I feel like saying, “How could I…
Terminus Mechanicae Posts
I hear talk of a return to stoicism among a few: Svend Brinkmann’s Stand Firm or Oliver Burkeman’s The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking. There are many others. And I too believe there could be something healthy in this return. My…
I have before been called selfish. And I can neither agree nor disagree to this, as I’m not sure that I understand their meaning. I do however see a type of selfishness in the world. I have heard, “Republicans vote against their interest.” And if…
If the southern Americans want to teach their children creation as part of a public school curriculum, then let them. I say this and have reflected on the revulsion surrounding this idea—this reaction is a curiosity for me. Consider urban decay: while I enjoy subjecting…