128 Results in the "Philosophy" category


    • Chapter VII – The Problem of Knowledge:  Analysis and Intuition Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII begins with a bold challenge to one of modern philosophy’s most influential traditions. Henri Bergson, in his evolving vision of thought and life, steps away from the rigid contours drawn by thinkers like Kant. Where Kant enclosed reason within the bounds of structure and critique, Bergson sees such confinement as inadequate for understanding the living, breathing nature of thought. Rather than treating knowledge as a construct examined through static methods, he asks us to view it as part of…
    • Chapter VIII – Conclusion Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII draws readers deeper into the evolving vision of Henri Bergson, where reason is no longer limited to logic alone. Instead, two distinct types of order—geometric and vital—are laid side by side, each revealing a different face of reality. Geometric order, with its straight lines and symmetry, offers a world of prediction and control. But this view, while useful in science and mathematics, cannot fully account for life’s complexity. Vital order, by contrast, is fluid, expressive, and…
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      by LovelyMay In this index, Henri Bergson’s thought reveals not just a shift in philosophical method, but a deeper challenge to how existence itself is interpreted. His work moves beyond traditional structures of logic and categorization, advocating instead for a fluid approach rooted in intuition. While conventional philosophy seeks permanence in form and language, Bergson encourages thinkers to embrace change as the essence of life. His philosophy does not merely complement science—it confronts it. The rigid…
    • The Ways of Men Cover
      by LovelyMay The Ways of Men by Eliot Gregory is a novel that examines the complexities of human nature and relationships as a young man grapples with societal expectations, personal ambition, and moral dilemmas in his pursuit of self-discovery.
    • Chapter 1 – “Uncle Sam” Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 1 - "Uncle Sam" begins with an unexpected legacy born from an ordinary act: the naming of a hill and town in upstate New York. The choice of “Troy” and “Mount Ida,” though perhaps intended to summon classical grandeur, would later become the quiet backdrop for a national icon’s origin. Amid the daily rhythms of early 19th-century life, Samuel Wilson, a local man known for his cheer and generosity, built more than a business—he built trust. Children called him “Uncle Sam” with…
    • Chapter 2 – Domestic Despots Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 2 - Domestic Despots explores the strange but familiar reality where dogs, rather than humans, appear to be in charge of the household. Within these homes, the owners are not masters but servants—fetching, feeding, and fussing at the slightest whim of a pawed commander. The dog’s comfort becomes paramount, its presence dictating where one sits, how loudly one speaks, and whether one travels at all. Vacations are shortened or skipped altogether, dinner menus are altered, and furniture becomes…
    • Chapter 3 – Cyrano, Rostand, Coquelin Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 3 - Cyrano, Rostand, Coquelin begins with a reflection on how true brilliance can withstand flawed translation, much like fine wine still satisfying even in a cracked glass. When Cyrano de Bergerac crossed into English, its wit, charm, and emotional depth refused to be dulled. Rostand’s voice remained intact, thanks in part to Richard Mansfield’s resolve to keep the production honest to the original. Despite the translator’s limitations, the play retained its soul—an achievement owed not…
    • Chapter 4 – Machine-made Men Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 4 - Machine-made Men opens with a moment both humorous and frustrating: a personal-looking letter turns out to be nothing more than a printed pitch for suspenders and disposable collars. That small deception sparks a larger reflection on how daily life has been taken over by a flood of inventions, most of them unnecessary. These gadgets, born from a culture addicted to novelty, promise efficiency but deliver only confusion. Instead of simplifying life, they overcomplicate it with moving parts,…
    • Chapter 5 – Parnassus Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 5 - Parnassus begins with a youthful memory—an encounter with the formidable Sainte-Beuve, one of France’s sharpest literary minds. The narrator recalls stepping into his study on rue Montparnasse, where modest furnishings belied the intellectual firepower of the man within. That early meeting left a quiet but permanent impression. Over time, as the narrator’s own understanding of literature deepened, so too did the value of that moment. The recollection matures into respect, shaped by later…
    • Chapter 6 – Modern Architecture Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 6 - Modern Architecture begins with the imagined awe of a traveler first glimpsing New York’s skyline at twilight—a moment filled with wild allure and grand silhouettes. Yet that same skyline, when viewed in the stark light of day, transforms into a display of disjointed ambition and architectural confusion. Towers rise without rhyme or rhythm, each clamoring for attention, none offering unity. Where cities of the past presented a visual dialogue of shared ideals, this cityscape resembles a…
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