Recently, I have been reading Book 1 of The Republic by Plato and have come across some interesting philosophical comments regarding how the perception of justice varies depending on an individual’s own thoughts, opinions, and life experiences. What one might see as good can be seen as evil by the other person and vice versa,…
It seems like a philosophical question to ponder what life is. Although much of biology informs us of how life operates on Earth, this science also confines itself to Earth. The only “life” we know of is the life on this planet. It is the product of a suitable environment, a series of serendipitous accidents,…
Nothing is miserable but what is thought so, and contrariwise, every estate is happy if he that bears it be content. – Boethius, The Consolation of Philosophy One of the world’s great philosophers, Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, expresses that it is all a matter of perspective – whether it be sorrow, bliss, or in the…
A philosophical question at heart, to what extent does money bring genuine happiness into one’s life? In order to attain a reasonable stance on this topic, let’s explore both sides of this controversial argument. MONEY CAN BUY HAPPINESS: In society, money is what brings success and happiness. This statement is quite self-explanatory. Wealth is considered…
For many people, greed does not pose an ethical dilemma, as the answer is greed serves as the downfall of the human condition. Greed can cause one to become obsessed with the idea of personal benefits and luxury. However, there are multiple aspects to any concept in life. Therefore, the idea of greed can also…
Chaos Theory There is a scientific theory called “chaos theory”, which envisions that every single action, choice, and circumstance that you have ever encountered has led you up to this moment. That every little thing, no matter how small it is, could cause enormous repercussions. Like a butterfly’s wingbeat can cause typhoons, chaos theory dictates…
gazing upon the expanses . of the great night sky our endless wonder . at the mosaic sea of stars is inexplicably bridled…
Cynicism: an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism. While many may know what cynicism means, a deeper understanding or comprehension may not be formed. Just like myself, I knew what cynicism meant, but a video I discovered expounded and expanded my perception. This is the video: I highly suggest you…
Is the difference between what is morally “right” and “wrong” distinguishable? Different views of philosophers yield different answers; however, one common denominator that all answers are based on is the sheer complexity of life, and that there are too many factors involved in the question to answer it. A nihilistic view would be that since nothing matters…
I think about life a lot, often having an existential crisis every day. Who are we? What are we even doing here? Do we even have a purpose? The greatest philosophers haven’t thought up an answer to those questions, what makes me fit to answer them? Absolutely nothing! But that’s why it’ll be interesting! Does…
Meet Dylan Zhao. Currently in grade 12 doing full IB at Western Canada High School, Dylan boasts a wide array of interests and involvements which range from economics and philosophy to his involvement in his school’s debate club and Model UN team. His latest achievement? Being Youth Are Awesome’s February 2018 blogger of the month.…
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Last time, we talked about our Social Mammoth and how the whole Mammoth situation is getting out of hand. We’ll be talking more about our A.V and how we can weaken the Mammoths influence over us and our lives and let our A.V take over. (This is the second part to my first article right here.…
The traditional Japanese art of kintsugi supposedly originated in the 15th century, when shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa sent a broken bowl to Chinese craftsmen in hopes for its repair. When the bowl returned to him from China, he was dismayed to find it awkwardly put together with… staples. Large, bulky staples, which frankly did not improve on its…
Have you ever been to Analog Coffee on 17th ave? If not, you may be a little uncertain as to what all the buzz is about– downtown Calgary is littered with coffeehouses. What makes Analog unique? Well, that’s what Susie He set out to discover when she began her blog a few weeks ago. Ethics of…