Tag: Existentialism
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The Acrobat and the Void: When Therapy Cannot Cure Nihilism
We are like acrobats who have let go of the trapeze of tradition, of metaphysics, of a world imbued with inherent meaning. For a moment, the flight was exhilarating; the freedom of self-creation, the triumph of the individual. But now we are suspended in the void, arms outstretched, waiting for a trapeze that never arrives.…
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The Unveiling of Being – Article 1: Philosophy and the Unavoidable Recognition of Being
From Parmenides to Severino Since the dawn of Western thought, philosophy has grappled with the nature of Being. Parmenides first articulated its fundamental necessity, rejecting the very possibility of nothingness. Being, he reasoned, is eternal, unchanging, and indestructible—an insight that has remained the foundation of true metaphysical thought. Yet, throughout history, numerous attempts have been…
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Post 11 – Technological Nihilism on a Greek Chessboard
The Greek Chessboard and Western Thought As we’ve seen, nihilism is intrinsic to the foundation of Western thought. Often referred to as the “Greek chessboard,” this foundation established the rules through which Western philosophy has engaged with reality, shaping the trajectory of its history. An obvious question arises: can this foundation be altered, allowing for…
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It Is What It Is 