182 Results with the "Philosophical" genre


    • Section 16: How the Stranger vainly endeavoured to reveal to me in words the mysteries of Spaceland Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 16 begins with a revelation that forces the narrator to question everything he thinks he knows. Just moments after hearing his wife’s farewell cry, he attempts to engage the strange visitor more directly. However, the figure before him is so visually and behaviorally disorienting that it sends him into a state of shock. Lacking angularity but shifting in brightness and size, the stranger appears to defy the rules of Flatland physics. This strange variability leads to suspicion—a gut instinct…
    • Beginner’s Mind Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The concept of a "beginner's mind" is illustrated through a remarkable story involving artificial intelligence and the ancient board game Go, which has been played for over three thousand years. Go is known for its unparalleled strategic depth, boasting more possible move combinations than there are atoms in the universe. Traditionally, mastery of the game has required years of study, with players relying on centuries of accumulated human knowledge and strategic refinement. However, AlphaGo, an artificial…
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      How to Choose

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In How to Choose, the chapter explores the decision-making process within creative work, emphasizing the role of comparison and instinct in refining artistic choices. It draws a parallel between developing a creative piece and a seed growing into a tree, where every choice serves as a branching point, shaping the final outcome. The initial idea forms the foundation, much like the trunk of a tree, while each decision sends the work in different directions, reinforcing the concept that artistic evolution is…
    • Chapter 4: Spelling Tuesday Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4: Spelling Tuesday, In a passage from Winnie-the-Pooh, Pooh visits Owl in the Hundred Acre Wood, hoping that Owl can help answer his questions. Owl represents the kind of busy, scholarly figure that Taoist philosophers like Lao-tse and Chuang-tse often critiqued, as they believed that such individuals were too caught up in complex thinking to grasp the simplicity of Taoist principles. In the modern world, scholars are still often the ones who study Taoism. However, rather than experiencing life…
    • Chapter V — The Problem of Consciousness. Duration and Liberty Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter V invites readers into Henri Bergson’s original vision of inner experience, a philosophy that reshapes how we understand thought, time, and freedom. He departs from the prevailing view of consciousness as a collection of separate parts. Instead, he argues that mental life flows like a melody, where each note influences the one before and after. Bergson sees consciousness as layered and continuous, not mechanical or static. This movement, which he calls “duration,” cannot be sliced into…
    • Chapter 27 — SARDOU at Marly-le-Roy Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 27 - SARDOU at Marly-le-Roy opens with a scenic retreat into the wooded charm of Marly-le-Roy, a village once alive with royal splendor. Though the grandeur of the old palaces has faded, the land still breathes with echoes of regal history. Once favored by Louis XIV, the village now offers quiet reverence instead of the sounds of courtly music, its prestige whispered through the statues and stone remnants scattered about. Among these is the home of Victorien Sardou, an iconic playwright who has…
    • The Source of Creativity Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "The Source of Creativity" explores the vast and limitless reservoir of creative material that surrounds us at all times. Every thought we have, every sensation we experience, and even the fleeting fragments of dreams or forgotten ideas contribute to this boundless source. Creativity, rather than being something we generate in isolation, is described as an external force—one that we tune into through observation, intuition, and memory. This perspective shifts the understanding of artistic…
    • The Abundant Mindset Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Creativity, much like a river, flourishes when it flows freely, replenishing itself through continuous movement and expression. "The Abundant Mindset" challenges the notion that inspiration is a limited resource, arguing instead that the more one creates and shares, the more ideas will arise. This mindset encourages an open approach to creative work, where individuals engage in their craft without fear of running out of inspiration. By contrast, a scarcity mindset suggests that creativity is a finite well,…
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      Play

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Creating art is a delicate balance between commitment and play, requiring both deep focus and an openness to spontaneity. It is a process that draws from a vast, cosmic well of creativity while simultaneously embracing the lighthearted joy that comes with uninhibited exploration. Just as a child instinctively picks a color to paint the sky without concern for accuracy, artists thrive when they allow themselves to create freely, without being weighed down by expectations of perfection. The chapter…
    • LETTER–To Jane Austen Cover
      by LovelyMay Letter to Jane Austen begins with a quiet yet sincere admiration for a literary voice that once echoed in drawing rooms, now faint amid the louder tones of modern fiction. The author opens by noting how Austen’s art—subtle, moral, and finely tuned—has drifted from favor in an era that hungers for urgent passions, bold causes, and dramatic upheaval. Austen's heroines, though modest in scope and setting, are painted with an intelligence and clarity unmatched in the broader romantic tradition. Their…
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