Nothing last forever. Here are a few great notes on aging from my reading the last couple of years. Memento Mori. đź“ť “By becoming deeply aware of our mortality, we intensify our experience of every aspect of life.” – Robert Greene, The Laws of Human Nature đź“ť “No one set value on time. All useContinue reading “Book Notes on Aging and Dying”
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Thoughts On: On the Shortness of Life by Seneca
A brief essay on the the duration of life. And about why most people think it’s too short, when it’s actually long enough to if the time is used properly. Seneca is a stoic philosopher (4. BC – 65 AD. I won’t go into into much detail about what a stoicism is, since there willContinue reading “Thoughts On: On the Shortness of Life by Seneca”
Thoughts on: “How to Live: or a Life of Montaigne” by Sarah Bakewell
Ah Montaigne! I’m glad I got to know you. You are now officially added to my list of peculiar historical men that fascinate me to no end – alongside Ben Franklin and Teddy Roosevelt. He wrote 107 essays with simple titles like “of Friendship”, “of Cannibals”, “of Names” and “of Cripples”. He was an observerContinue reading “Thoughts on: “How to Live: or a Life of Montaigne” by Sarah Bakewell”
My Favorite Philosophy Books of Last Year
I did a “favorites of 2016” last year on my instagram and I thought it would be a good addtion to my blog. Good book recommendations are always relevant, right? The list for 2017 is coming soon butthese books sure are worthy gifts for loved ones this holiday season! Favorite Books of 2016 – PhilosophyContinue reading “My Favorite Philosophy Books of Last Year”
