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The False Freedom of Flippancy

Conformity Comes in Many Costumes It is a common conception, especially in young people, that having an “attitude” brings independence and freedom. I call them the “Too Cool to Care” crowd. Whether it is being a slacker, punk, goth, counter-culture, … Continue reading

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Kierkegaard: Truth is Subjectivity

Poor Soren Kierkegaard, he never gets his due. Partly because he was Danish, and the ethnocentrism of most philosophers leaves him out. Of course the other reason Kierkegaard is so often ignored is that what he writes is harsh and … Continue reading

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