Category: Philosophy
True to form, I’m not usually interested in purely theoretical philosophy. But my passion is boundless for the mysteries of self-knowledge and human improvement, and the cultivation of wisdom.
I’m also not interested in drawing arbitrary distinctions between parts of my life, so for me “cultivation of wisdom” takes on many forms. Filter by tag if you’re looking for something specific, but remember it all stems from the love of wisdom.
“Faustian Economics”, Amplified
Hell hath no limits (just like my word count). There are some names that can […]
“The Sacred Jedi Texts”: Star Wars as Hermeneutic, Part 3
One of my favorite spaces in the world — right up there with Gaudi’s Sagrada […]
Finite Elements, Infinite Beauty
On Tuesday I had the privilege of attending a lecture by Thomas J.R. Hughes, who […]
long days, short years: part 2
It is December 15, 2017, around 20:30. I’m in Oklahoma City, asphyxiating. You see, on […]
Jar-Jar, Jews, and Jesus: Star Wars as Hermeneutic, Part 2
Three essays down in this series (if you haven’t figured it out, I’m examining the […]
“From a Certain Point of View”: Star Wars as Hermeneutic, Part 1
[Note: This is part of an ongoing series that uses Star Wars as a “living […]
“Much to Learn, You Still Have”: Star Wars as Hermeneutic, Part 0
I could only keep my love of Star Wars a secret for so long. Same […]
first things
I quite dislike the word “blog”. Surely it’s a portmanteau of “blob” and “fog”, or […]
long days, short years: part 1
How many days do you remember? I remember about six. They all seem to blend […]