Is it relevant for our lives to know what’s the meaning of everything?

Is it relevant for our lives to know what’s the meaning of everything?

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?

The unmoved mover is not an argument in favor of the existence of God

The unmoved mover is not an argument in favor of the existence of God

Aristotle’s concept of the unmoved mover has been widely used to justify the existence of God. However, this essay argues that the concept does not necessarily support such a conclusion. While my perspective on this argument has evolved and is explored in depth in my book This Is It, here I offer a critical reflection on how motion and the structures of reality can be explained without invoking a transcendent being, rethinking the relationship between causality, metaphysics, and ethics. Continue reading The unmoved mover is not an argument in favor of the existence of God