I know this is a well-known story, but I’d like to record it here for memory. For me, this story points out why it’s so important to be curious about metaphysics. To take your spiritual journey seriously. It has on many occasions been the only thing to keep me going. But in other ways, it… Continue reading Thomas Merton
Category: Philosophy
Religion & Dune
Dune 2 is a fantastic movie, one I would put up next to Oppenheimer any day of the week. Now that Oppenheimer has won best picture, it’s clear how highly I think of that film. Having read the book, I knew that going in that the Dune universe wasn’t big on fundamentalism, but I never… Continue reading Religion & Dune
Desire of the Everlasting Hills
For books that really hit, I’ve decided to process them a little further in my summary, so others can see what’s inside without doing the work. My goal for these is simple – to get people to buy the book. In that spirit, let’s get started. Promise, I’ll keep it short. Indeed, if you want… Continue reading Desire of the Everlasting Hills
Why Philosophy Matters…more now than ever
Yeah, it’s been a tough stretch. What it shows is a lack of connection to each other, a loss of that mental model that bonds us to the community and the world. Therefore, we at HappyWisdom have decided that Philosophy is the cure. Philosophy at its best provides a structure and framework to start with. It turns out that our generation isn’t the first to come upon these issues.