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Tag Archives: philosophy
Thoughtful Thursday: what does leading a good life really mean?
This term the philosophy discussion group I belong to has been exploring what it means to lead a good life, or at least that’s our intended theme. Mostly we try to decipher the convoluted writing of the author of the … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughtful Thursday
Tagged environmental ethics, good life, humor, humour, meaningful life, philosophy, what is a good life
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Thoughtful Thursday: The world needs more mensches
One of the most thoughtful posts I’ve read recently was by fellow blogger, Rachel Mankowitz, called Be a Mensch. I had heard the word ‘mensch’ all my life, but clearly didn’t understand what it meant. Thanks to Rachel for providing … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughtful Thursday
Tagged fairness, good instincts, good life, impact on others, justice, kindness, mensch, philosophy, societal impacts, what's important in life
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Thoughtful Thursday: reflecting on what’s really important
My, oh, my, but it is easy to get worn down by the divisiveness and vitriol that has spread across the landscape, especially on the news and social media. That, combined with the continued COVID disruption to normal social activity, … Continue reading
Does power inevitably corrupt? Really?
“It’s said that ‘power corrupts’, but actually it’s more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power. When they do act, they think of it as service, which has limits. The tyrant, … Continue reading
Words of wisdom come back to taunt us
It’s been quite a week. A U.S. “presidential” debate for the ages, COVID cases surging again in many countries, and now we learn that the president of the world’s richest and most powerful country has contracted the virus himself. This … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics, Just wondering
Tagged Albert Camus, Albert Einstein, COVID-19, Donald Trump, philosophy
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Thoughtful Thursday: spreading kindness
Kindness seems to be in short supply these days in many parts of the world. We need all we can get, now more than ever in such stressful, uncertain times. Hopefully these kindness quotes will resonate with you. Pick one … Continue reading
Posted in Good for you, good for business, Thoughtful Thursday
Tagged kindness, philosophy, Thoughtful Thursday
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Thoughtful Thursday: leading a meaningful life
For most people in the northern hemisphere, Labour Day is the real mark of a new year. School begins, activities resume that have been in recess during the summer, and as summer starts to fade – and the glorious colours … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, meaning in life, meaningful life, philosophy, Thoughtful Thursday, Viktor Frankl
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