An idea for what people believe At present, I find myself blessed by recent weather, and still mostly a man of well-balanced leisure time. In light of this, I have taken all of the opportunities available to get out and enjoy the outdoors before the UK winter really closes in.… Read More »On belief: Do people believe in their ideas or reality?
Pearce’s Main Project David Pearce is the main proponent of The Abolitionist Project which aims to alleviate suffering from all sentient beings. The notions look interesting, the ideas grand. Pearce’s position entails that it is not just desirable to remove all wordly suffering. It will one day be a certainty.… Read More »On David Pearce and the Abolitionist Project
Short lives counted in Days by Death Clocks Is life really short? I recently heard about a feature on a podcast. The feature was a Death Clock extension to one’s browser. Essentially, this is just a clock counting down to the date I may die. In my case, it was… Read More »Is life really ‘short’? Some thoughts on our perception of time
Looking Forward to 2020 The New Year is a time to look forward to the next phase of our lives. Another calendar cycle begins and the days are getting longer (in the UK at least). It’s a period to make plans and prepare, to take stock and forecast for what… Read More »2020: A year for Exploring more Philosophy
The decade draws to a close As the last few weeks of 2019 fly past in a blur of damp weather, Christmas preparations and constant reminders to vote in the General Election, I have cause to reflect. I want to get a little philosophical, but more importantly, draw out a… Read More »Philosophical Musings for the End of the Decade