The pathos of distance (Pathos der Distanz) is one of Nietzsche’s most revealing sociological and psychological concepts, introduced most prominently … More
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“The Owl of Minerva Takes Flight Only at Dusk”
Hegel’s line is arresting because it admits something philosophy rarely wants to confess: understanding arrives late. Minerva’s owl — symbol … More
Claude, Why do we human beings need love?
Claude, Why do we human beings need love? Is it nature’s trick to propagate the species as Schopenhauer claimed it … More
Zorba the Greek: A Philosophy of Living
Nikos Kazantzakis’s Zorba the Greek stands as one of the most vivid explorations of the tension between intellectual contemplation and … More
Jaspers’ Concept of Boundary Situations
Karl Jaspers’ “boundary situations” (Grenzsituationen) are inescapable, extreme life experiences like death, suffering, guilt, and struggle/chance, which shatter everyday reality … More
“Always go too far, because that’s where you’ll find the truth”–Camus
For Albert Camus, “extreme truth” means confronting life’s inherent meaninglessness (the Absurd) by pushing beyond comfort, convention, and societal illusions, … More
My Reply to a Friend’s SMS – How I am Living My Life
Yes, we have no choice but to be active, writing or teaching or loving or whatever else. Why? Because we … More
Living for Others
I am pretty much self-sufficient unto myself, physically (for the most part, unless I am struck with some debilitating illness), … More
The Love-Hate Relationship
“I have always loved and cherished my friends more than they ever loved me or cherished me. For instance, I … More
Poetry, Essays & Reflections – Visit My Amazon Author Page
I’m happy to share that my books now have a dedicated home on Amazon through my Author Page. This space brings together my diverse writings—poems, sayings, essays, and reflective pieces that explore consciousness, human experience, and the inner journey. Readers can browse my published works, read descriptions, and stay connected as new books are added.
For many, my writing has served as a quiet invitation to pause, reflect, and rediscover clarity. Having an Author Page allows me to reach those readers more easily and continue that conversation. If you’ve followed my work or would like to explore it, I invite you to visit the page, bookmark it, and share it with anyone who may resonate with this blend of poetry and philosophy.
Here is the link to my Amazon Author Page:
https://www.amazon.com/author/samar
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