Tag: Individualism
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Post 49 – The Fragmentation of the Western Mind: Nihilism, Individualism, and the Illusion of Becoming
The Illusion of Becoming and the Western Mind The Western world, having embraced the belief that reality is fluid and that being is contingent, has plunged into an age of radical individualism and self-determination. This shift, deeply rooted in nihilism, assumes that identity, meaning, and even human nature itself are malleable constructs rather than necessary…
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Post 48 – The Unfolding of Nihilism and Its Inevitable Dissolution
The Shadow of Nihilism Western thought, having severed itself from the eternal structure of being, finds itself adrift in a sea of nihilism. The belief that existence is contingent, that truth is malleable, and that meaning must be constructed rather than recognized, has led to an age of fragmentation, despair, and cultural decay. This nihilism…
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Post 16 – Western Individualism: A Nihilistic Legacy
A striking feature of Western thought is not only its pervasive nihilism, rooted in the belief that everything emerges from and ultimately returns to nothing, but also its deeply entrenched individualism. The relationship between individualism and nihilism is profound, with the former often serving as a symptom of the latter. But does individualism itself directly…
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Post 1 – At the Roots of Western Thought
A Western Problem? In progressive Western societies, we take pride in the freedom to think and believe as we choose. Individualism and self-determination are highly valued ideals. Yet, despite this emphasis on personal autonomy, our thinking is profoundly shaped by cultural and historical frameworks that influence us in ways we often fail to recognize. While…
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