Incorporating Traits

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I have American and British citizenship; I have lived in both places. If I better incorporate the positive traits of these peoples—for example, the American optimism and the British stoicism—and discard the negative traits of these peoples—examples of which I...

Thoughts About Identity

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Here’s one definition of identity: The quality or condition of being the same in substance, composition, nature, properties, or in particular qualities under consideration; absolute or essential sameness; oneness.Oxford English Dictionary However the way we more...

On Duty

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Several definitions of duty: The action and conduct due to a superior; homage, submission; due respect, reverence; an expression of submission, deference, or respect.An action due to a feudal superior or lord of a manor.That which is owing to any one; (one’s)...

Nietzsche’s 12 Qualities of a Scholar

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Nietzsche’s 12 Qualities of a Scholar: Probity and a sense for simplicity.Sharpsightedness for things close up; myopia for distant things.Sobriety and conventionality of nature.Poverty of feeling and aridity.Low self-esteem.Loyalty towards teachers and...

The Lonely Song

by | Creativity, Philosophy

Here’s a short quote from Schopenhauer as Educator: Yet there will always be demi-gods who can endure to live, and live victoriously under such terrible conditions; and if you want to hear their lonely song, listen to the music of Beethoven.Nietzsche (The terrible...