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On Becoming Who One Is

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Ryan Buesnel

In 1971 the Who’s Pete Townshend wrote the following lyrics: ‘Please don’t say that you know me Cause I don’t even know myself.’ Known for his turbulent and often troubled life, Townshend’s angst and confusion reflect the difficult journey many … Continue reading →

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Nietzsche’s Hermeneutics: Chaos, Morality and the Future World

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

Of all the influential philosophers to have graced the 19th century European intellectual landscape, Friedrich Nietzsche rates as one of the most profound and controversial. Nietzsche’s influence towers over the Western philosophical tradition, and his concepts continue to inspire rigorous … Continue reading →

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The Souls Need For Silence

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

In the early 18th century the brilliant yet cantankerous German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer penned a scathing indictment of the way in which the abrasive noise of modern society had shattered his sense of inner peace and diminished his ability to … Continue reading →

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Nihilisms New God

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

  I. The meta-narrative of contemporary Western culture is nihilism, and its maxim is this: we come from nothing and are heading towards oblivion. This truism is evident when one reflects on what we pursue as objects of ultimate value. … Continue reading →

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