Author Archives: bryan

I am rethinking power and compassion, and having new thoughts about their expected and actual relationship in contemporary Western society. Channeling Friedrich Nietzsche for a moment, perhaps strength and power are more natural, instinctive aspects of one’s humanity than are … Continue reading →

I have not studied Soren Kierkegaard in depth and do not claim expertise on the man or his philosophy. And some may say I have taken him somewhat out of context, but be that as it may, the quotes used … Continue reading →

Francois-Marie Arouet (1694-1778) better known as Voltaire was once imprisoned in the Bastille in Paris because he had insulted a powerful aristocrat. This is relevant. I’m not sure to what degree, or even (ultimately) to what yet, but it has … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago I wrote the following in the post Global Happiness; ‘I can live by guiding principles of my choosing. I can live with compassion and empathy for others. Having learned from the past, I can live in … Continue reading →

Last week I made the comment that regardless of those who may claim ‘free-will’ is an illusion, most of us act as if perception is reality. I will get to free-will in a few moments, but first I want to … Continue reading →