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Some philosophical articles lack context; this is not one of them

I have always referred to myself as being a curious person. If i was student then i would be a lifelong learner, and if i was employed as an academic then i would be a polymath. Instead i’m a miner because it pays the bills and the other three do not! The reality is, andContinue reading “Some philosophical articles lack context; this is not one of them”

Humanities obsession with personality cults!

This is strong article on the cult of personality, and you detach yourself from the hidden retoric of “if it’s not a corrupt democracy then it is the wrong political system. I am a believer in democracy, especially the type we have here in Australia, which requires compulsory voting and sufficient time for people toContinue reading “Humanities obsession with personality cults!”

Another great reason to plant an olive tree in the backyard.

As a lifelong fan of the humble olive, it was great to see yet again proof that the olive tree is one of nature’s magnificant creations. The impact of the olive on the development of humanity and the civilizations of the Mediterranean would be hard to quantify. Yet here is a lifeform that has survivedContinue reading “Another great reason to plant an olive tree in the backyard.”

A sad day for such a fascinating humanist.

The first time i read Animal Farm was after i had started at university and had been introduced to philosophy, which was critical to understanding the capacity and the nuances in Orwell’s beautiful tragedy. I read a few tributes on the internet, but none of them seemed to have the depth and passionate qualities neededContinue reading “A sad day for such a fascinating humanist.”

An important reminder that Australian ecology is unique.

The article is also important for identifying the inability of governments who understand how precious the strange and ancient landscape can be, are also the people who refuse to let people to truly embrace the heritage in our bush. The Wollemi Pine is an heirloom from the age of dinosaurs, but this does not meanContinue reading “An important reminder that Australian ecology is unique.”

Philosophy showing that it still has validity in today’s society.

I stumbled into philosophy in the same manner that I discovered Twitter and Word Press; through Edith Cowan University while I was completing my arts degree. Considering I am now using Word Press and have developed a website, where I repost interesting articles that I find on Twitter says a lot about that school’s influenceContinue reading “Philosophy showing that it still has validity in today’s society.”