Philosophy

One has fidgetspinners and one has non-drinkable water. How is this in any respect acceptable? If we are such an intelligent, why does the world look like this? What do we do about this? Can we save the world or merely the 1000 people around is? How do we change a system that doesn’t work […]

This essay explores the existential philosophies of Nietzsche and Schopenhauer, focusing on their shared recognition of life’s inherent suffering and meaninglessness, as well as their divergent solutions. Schopenhauer’s “Will” leads to a bleak pessimism, while Nietzsche’s interplay of the Apollinian and Dionysian artistic drives in tragedy and music offers a transformative affirmation of life. Through the lens of their philosophies, the essay delves into art’s power to reconcile humanity with the harsh realities of existence, providing both solace and purpose.

In a world dominated by relentless work ethics, digital distractions, and fleeting entertainment, have we lost the essence of play? This essay delves into the philosophical notions of play through the perspectives of Moritz Schlick, Eugen Fink, and Hans-Georg Gadamer, critiquing how modern western society stifles creativity, imagination, and the pure joy of purposeless action. By exploring themes of work, leisure, art, and digitalization, it questions whether play can be the key to reclaiming our humanity amidst the chaos of modernization.

Skepticism, often misunderstood as a refutation of knowledge, is better understood as a suspension of judgment—a philosophical tool that challenges dogmatism and reveals new possibilities for inquiry. In this essay, I explore the distinction between classical skepticism, as described by Sextus Empiricus and Hegel, and the modern critiques of Rödl and Putnam. While Rödl and Putnam argue that skepticism denies the possibility of knowledge, I contend that it opens the door to philosophical growth, extending knowledge through its relentless questioning. This process may hold the potential for infinite knowledge, as skepticism perpetually refines and redefines the boundaries of human understanding.