Topic

Ethics & Morality

A collection of 29 issues

Morality and Ethics : Designed for Survival, Not Truth

Humans, as complex beings driven by both instinct and reason, face a central dilemma : the pursuit of survival versus the pursuit of truth. While we pride ourselves on being rational creatures, evolution suggests that survival, not truth, has been the guiding force behind our development. Our moral and ethical frameworks,

On the Nature of Desire and Love : Can Love Truly Be Experienced?

In the dim-lit chambers of human consciousness, desire weaves a delicate and relentless thread. It whispers softly, sometimes erupting into a tempest, pulling at the edges of our reality with a simple question : what do we want? It is an invisible force that animates the mundane and the profound. Like

Distraction : Humanity’s Eternal Quest to Escape the Abyss

Distraction as the Heartbeat of Human Life Humanity has always been, and perhaps will always be, engaged in some form of distraction. From the dawn of civilization to our hyper-connected digital age, we have filled our lives with activities, pursuits, and technologies designed to divert our attention. But why? What

The Beauty of Trust : The Unseen Fabric of Humanity, Society, and the Cosmos

There’s a moment in everyone’s life when trust breaks, shattering something within us so deep that it’s hard to breathe. The rawness of betrayal, the suffocating feeling of being let down — it stings. Yet, even in this heart-wrenching space, trust somehow clings to the edges of our

The Absurdity of the Search for Truth in an Age of Relativism

Imagine standing at the edge of an ocean, gazing at the horizon, attempting to pinpoint the exact location where the sky meets the water. The more you try, the more elusive it becomes. The harder you search, the less certain you feel of what you’re truly seeing. Now, replace

The Tyranny of Labels : Why Humanity Can’t Escape Titles and Their Absurdities

Humanity has a curious obsession with titles and labels. We use them in every corner of our lives, from identifying people by their professions or nationalities to categorizing ideologies, emotions, and even abstract ideas. Whether it’s calling someone a “doctor,” labeling a political group “progressive,” or categorizing an emotion

Through the Mirrors of Others : Self-Awareness, Projections, and the Paradox of Identity

The human experience is rife with irony, and few ironies are as deeply embedded in our existence as the one tied to self-awareness. We perceive ourselves not in isolation but through the lenses of others, often unwittingly projecting our fears, desires, and insecurities onto them. This projection distorts our understanding

On Being and Becoming

The notions of “being” and “becoming” represent two of the most profound philosophical questions concerning existence. They stretch across disciplines, from metaphysics to physics, from psychology to biology, offering deep insights into the nature of reality. In this essay I attempt to explore these concepts, drawing from ancient philosophical traditions,

Narcissism as a Function of Evolution : Preserving the Physiochemical Identity

In the intricate web of human existence, narcissism stands as one of the more complex and often maligned psychological traits. From classical mythology to modern-day clinical psychology, narcissism has been viewed through a variety of lenses, often seen as a toxic self-absorption. However, when scrutinized under the paradigm of evolutionary