Introduction Joseph Campbell is one of my most favourite thinkers and authors of all time. I believe that the main reason for this is that…
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Friedrich Nietzsche – The Death of God; A Correct Interpretation
Introduction In his book the Gay Science (a book not related to sexual orientation); Friedrich Nietzsche famously proclaimed the death of God. Friedrich Nietzsche wrote:…
Top 8 Best Russian Novels of All Time
There is something about Russian novels that makes them so interesting to read, I am not sure what it is exactly. However, I tend to believe that it is because many Russian authors were masters of uniting, exploring, and transcending opposite worlds.
Top 5 Most Encouraging philosophers (of all Time)
In this article I will list the top 5 most encouraging philosophers, based on the extend in which they succeed in encouraging us that there is value and meaning to life and that we can make something of our existence on earth…
Joseph Campbell – The Major Importance of Myths
Joseph Campbell observed that myths serve an important role as a bridge to the unconscious. Although myths are not true in the usual way in which the term is used, they are true in a different way.
Carl Jung – The Importance of the Unconscious
Unconscious forces are a double edge sword. On the one hand, if they are not integrated, they will have an overwhelming power over the ego and thereby limit our ‘free will’. On the other…
Four Ways to Improve Your Life – Henry David Thoreau (The Been Stoic) – Walden
In his book Walden Henry David Thoreau shared his philosophical insights and why he disliked society and the materialism that has infected society throughout.
Top 5 Scariest Philosophers (of all Time)
Philosophers often try to come up with answers to some of the most important questions. Such as: what is the meaning of life and what…
leo Tolstoy- Resurrection – Four Important Life-Lessons
Resurrection was the last novel written by Leo Tolstoy. It is not as famous as War and Peace or Anna Karenina, however, in my opinion…
Ernest Becker & Joseph Campbell -Man’s Tragic Destiny
According to Ernest Becker modern man finds himself in a problematic situation. It can be argued that we have become too ‘smart’ or that our societies have become too…
