I had intended to write a different post for today (which I still may). But the topic gave me so much trouble, I fled to an easier one: Is philosophy dead? My as-yet-unfinished post talked about epistemology—the study of knowing—which is a philosophical concept. Then I began to think maybe I was disappearing down a... Continue Reading →
Dread and the married girl
You may want to head to another blog today if you’re in the mood for feel-good inspiration. What I offer here is a contemplation of existential angst, also referred to as existential anxiety or dread. I do promise some relief if you read---or skip---to the end of the post. One of the most distressing characteristics... Continue Reading →