Category Archives: Philosophy

Giving Focus

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

As I sit, reflecting on yesterday’s events in Boston, accepting my emotions and looking ahead to what I can do, I find solace in other people’s words. I could say many things but others before me have expressed similar ideas … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy, Photography, Quotes, Sociology

Ten Commandments for Learning

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Bertrand Russell remains one of my favorite philosophers. He was a brilliant logician, considered one of the greats of the 20th century, who lead that century’s philosophical revolt against idealism. He is at times considered a curmudgeon, but what realist isn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Lists, Philosophy

You’ve Got to Dig It to Dig It, You Dig?

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

It occurred to me this morning that I have not looked at two of my favorite blogs, Letters of Note and Lists of Note, in many weeks. We will enjoy some today. Let’s begin with lists. Thelonius Monk kept a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Lists, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Photography, Writing

Bringing Philosophy to the People

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Reading philosophy isn’t for everyone and most people absorb philosophic ideas from books that embed thoughts on the human interaction, the workings for our minds and our purpose in this mind-boggling existence through contemporary readings that speak more simply than … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Design, Philosophy, Typography | 3 Comments

A Life of Influences

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

If you look at someone’s profile on any of the various social media sites, dating sites and the like, you can read through their own self description with the aim of finding out who they are. These self definitions hold … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Philosophy, Sociology, Writing | 1 Comment

Niven’s Laws

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Larry Niven may be best known for his Ringworld series or the books he wrote with Jerry Pournelle – Lucifer’s Hammer and the Mote in God’s Eye being notable ones. Though less known, his Laws, which give a general idea … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Humor, Lists, Philosophy, Writing | 1 Comment

TED – Jane Gruber – The Dark Side of Happiness

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Jane Gruber spoke at TEDxCambridge to discuss the place and measurement of happiness in our lives. Her talk is really about finding the balance of our emotions, to feel how we should in a given moment, rather than forcing false … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Philosophy, Psychology, Video | 2 Comments

Quotes – Freud Edition

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

I have mixed feelings about quotes. There are plenty of times I hear or read something another person spoke and think “must remember that.” But there are other times I listen to people speak and what they say is so … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy, Quotes, Writing

Photo of the Day, November 21st

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

I’ve been listening to a lot of 70s punk music lately, thanks to a friend who lent me some CDs. It brought back my teenage fascination with the idea of anarchy, which pretty much died after I took the philosophy … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Current Affairs, History, Philosophy, Photography, Travel | 3 Comments

Not the Biggest Doors Fan

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

But Jim Morrison had some things to say. Came across this at Cubism Dream today (which I just found and you will see other posts from): People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all. … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Philosophy, Photography