«What is to come, will come. Soon thou, present here thyself, shalt of thy pity pronounce me all too true a prophetess»[1]. When, in Aeschylus’ Agamemnon, Cassandra utters these words, the tragedy has already unfolded. The prophetess perceives with searing … Continua a leggere The Ethics of Listening in the Anthropocene
In an article published in la Repubblica on July 20, Umberto Galimberti brought attention back to a crucial fault line in our collective experience: indifference. Reflecting on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the philosopher argues that the escalation of … Continua a leggere The noise of indignation, the silence of action
The article explores the concept of liminality, illustrating how transitional moments in life shape identity and experience. Traditional societies embraced communal rituals to navigate these thresholds, unlike modern ceremonies that lack transformative power. This shift highlights a struggle between seeking intense experiences and the inability to genuinely confront pivotal life changes, embodying existential tension central to humanity. Continua a leggere Inverted Proteus: liminality and anthropological impoverishment in the crisis of modern identity
Anna and Mark, a couple once epitome of love, found their communication failing as individual burdens and misunderstandings drove a wedge between them. Deciding to address their issues, they tried an exercise of uninterrupted talking for five minutes each, providing insight into their fears. Recognizing the sources of their misconstruction and deciding to see a therapist, they managed to rebuild their relationship. Their journey showed that conflicts in relationships are opportunities for growth and emotional evolution, and effective communication is key to understanding and respect in any relationship. Continua a leggere Handbook for Imperfect Lovers
The intrusion of evil into our lives triggers profound disquietude, questioning, and vulnerability, necessitating philosophical reflection. The resultant concepts of commensurable and incommensurable evil aid understanding, despite the latter’s confounding nature. Differentiating between physical, moral, and metaphysical evil further reframes comprehension, particularly moral evil’s rationality challenge. Efforts to understand incommensurable evil hint at our need for rationality, but also its limitations. The quest for understanding illuminates our humanity and personal resilience against suffering and injustice.
Continua a leggere The Ineffability of Evil and the Challenge of Reason
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