philosophical pessimism

Politics, economics and world affairs are out of my control. Whilst I indulged in political affairs when I was younger, beyond my ability to vote… Read More »On Political Commentary

In this deliberation, I have compiled a selection of values that one deems to be most important in life. (‘values’ being a term used synonymously… Read More »On Virtues to Maintain

Reducing the prevalence of behaviours and emotions that are negative to one’s being will give rise to subsequent contentment and will allow ‘inner peace’ to… Read More »Summarising the Reduction of the Vices

Expectations are the cause of our tendency to be nervous and anxious in certain situations assessed by other people. When we desire a particular positive… Read More »Social Expectations Generate Anxiety

Meaning and existential purposefulness cannot be universally defined. Work (labour, occupation, industriousness or employment) doesn’t automatically equal an objective meaning. Yet, society forces this on… Read More »On Finding Existential Meaning Without Occupation

I. Atheists are militant and aggressive. Some, but not all. Whilst there are personalities that will use any opportunity to debate the believer, and will… Read More »Briefly Refuting Two Misconceptions Against Atheism

Devotion and conviction to one particular source is to be avoided as you will make it difficult to change your mind in the face of… Read More »Avoid Conviction and Dogmatic Devotion

People have a subconscious tendency to believe their own bullshit. That these behaviours and thoughts are correct or just. This is one of the reasons… Read More »People Would Rather Believe Their Own Bullshit

What brings about more anxiety over hypothetical matters are thoughts that which persist before an event arises. This event or scenario can be an upcoming… Read More »Thinking Too Much and The Harm It Causes

I just wanted to briefly welcome you to the very beginning of this archive, where I’ll be putting my observations, thoughts and experiences on display.… Read More »An Introduction