Someone told me I was brave. I am grateful for the compliment but I have to take my habitual dose of overthinking by asking the Socratic question: What is courage? And this is indeed a Socratic question, explored in the dialogue Laches. A quote attributed to Plato answers it rather neatly: 'Courage is knowing what … Continue reading On courage
I'm officially still in my Plato era (until I fully get into my Aristotle phase). So, here's a little dive into the master's main doctrine. What are Platonic Forms? What are Plato’s reasons for introducing Platonic Forms? How are Platonic Forms different from ordinary objects, such as birds and trees? Platonic Forms are abstract, eternal, … Continue reading What are the Platonic forms?
...and the world takes a break. It feels different at the stops depending on whether you are walking, driving, or being driven. What are the thoughts that rush into your head? Are you listening to music? A podcast to feel productive, or to feel less lonely? Or are you listening to the streets? I'm seeking … Continue reading At the traffic lights…
I ask this a lot to myself. I think I always dabbled in poetry but was genuinely unaware of it. Then, someone I love passed away. I wrote in poetry when journalling wouldn't suffice. I realised what I was doing then but I didn't take it seriously. Perfectionism stopped me, like one has to be … Continue reading Am I allowed to write poetry?
Here’s an interesting picture: a dinner conversation with Plato, we’re sitting across each on the table, he appreciates the fine olive oil I pour down on everything I have cooked for him, while he indulges me by engaging with my questions. We lack mixing bowls and the concentrated wine, but the meat roasted in Homeric … Continue reading My Dinner with Plato
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