Dr. Michael Plant, a philosopher and ‘welfatarian’, argues in an academic journal that it may be justifiable to not save meat-eaters from drowning. He highlights a conflict between the duty to save others at minimal cost and the ethical concerns of consuming meat due to animal suffering in factory farms, suggesting that allowing harm could be a lesser evil.
Category: Philosophy for Everyday Life
What Ails Modern Psychiatry as Practiced
Definitely there is a need for psychiatrists to re-examine the way they approach mental illnesses and their treatment. For that … More
Freedom
“Freedom is wearing a torn shirt and walking into a 5-star hotel.”
God’s World
“In God’s world, every train is on time even if it is late according to us.”
The Real Problem: “Who am I?”
The author reflects on being labeled a “psychopath” and feeling ridiculed, emphasizing that self-identity can lead to suffering. Regardless of misunderstanding, they advocate for seeking one’s true identity through contemplation to escape crises linked to perceived separateness. They suggest mental renunciation and introspection as paths to understanding nondual truth.
The World is Unreal
Keep Quiet. Do Not Pursue More and More Knowledge
Why Keep the Ego Alive By Hanging on to the Mind & Heart
Svadharma
Svadharma is the unique duty aligned with one’s nature, skills, and circumstances, emphasized in the Bhagavad Gita. It involves self-reflection and discovering personal strengths and passions to fulfill individual and societal roles. Unlike universal duties, svadharma is personalized, guiding moral and spiritual growth while fostering harmony in society.
Who Am I or Can Be?
“I am or can only be as God wills me to be.”
Know Thyself 