Does the universe have a purpose or just meaningless order? This essay explores how to understand objective morality in a cosmos where good and evil are not tied to any ultimate meaning. A philosophical reflection on ethics, nihilism, and the problem of meaning. Continue reading The Universe Has Order but No Meaning: How Does That Affect Ethics, Good, and Evil?
Nihilism, understood as the negation of all value in existence, has become a threat to modern society. However, this stance is mistaken: life holds intrinsic value, independent of a transcendent purpose. Through various philosophical and psychological perspectives, the essay argues that suffering, impermanence, and the absence of a God do not erase life’s meaning but rather enhance it. Thinkers such as Nietzsche, Frankl, Sartre, and Camus offer responses that transcend nihilism, advocating for the creation of values, resilience, and wonder in life. The solution does not lie in blind faith or abandoning critical thought but in becoming aware of our ability to construct meaning through experience, human relationships, and the appreciation of art and nature. Continue reading A Solution to Nihilism
The essay reflects on the relationship between the complexity of human actions and self-esteem, arguing that the latter is cultivated through what we can do and our ability to scale complexity. It explores questions about the purpose of life and the problem of reaching the limits of our capabilities. The role of reward and creativity in human existence is analyzed, as well as the possibility that the nature of the universe may lead to an exhaustion of possibilities. Finally, it argues that self-esteem does not require eternity but rather the ability to create and experience new forms of reward. Continue reading After the limits of capacity, what do we have left?
Ayn Rand argues that art is a selective recreation of reality based on an artist’s metaphysical values. According to her view, not every human creation qualifies as art, but only those works that integrate elements of reality to express philosophical and psycho-epistemological abstractions. Her concept of the “sense of life” plays a key role in artistic appreciation, as it represents an individual’s fundamental beliefs about reality and human cognition. This perspective sparks debates about the limits and function of art within Randian philosophy. Continue reading Two dimensions of art – a critique
The meaning of life is a fundamental question that has intrigued philosophy. Beyond whether we can find an objective answer, this text reflects on the possibility of living without knowing that meaning, emphasizing the importance of flowing with nature and accepting reality as it is. Drawing inspiration from philosophies like Taoism and Zen, it suggests that many life processes happen spontaneously and do not require our consciousness to unfold. When we try to force a meaning or control the natural flow, negative consequences often arise. Thus, it advocates letting life take its natural course and seeking balance instead of imposing rigid ideas that disrupt this flow. Continue reading Is it relevant for our lives to know what’s the meaning of everything?
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