Category: General
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The Concept of Agency
Agency means the capacity to act intentionally, to make choices, and to influence the world. From the moment we begin to understand our actions as distinct from the world around us, we begin to form a sense of self as an agent. This concept is a central theme in psychology, religion, and philosophy. Each discipline…
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Serendipity as a Tool: How to Create Luck on Purpose
What Is Serendipity—and Can You Make It Happen? Serendipity means finding something valuable by chance. The term was coined in 1754 by English writer Horace Walpole, inspired by a fairy tale about three princes from Serendip (now Sri Lanka) who made discoveries not by design, but through luck and insight. But here’s the twist: you…
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Autotelic Personality: Understanding the Drive for Flow
Flow is a psychological state where a person becomes fully immersed in an activity, experiencing deep focus, enjoyment, and a sense of control. The concept of autotelic personality was introduced by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi to describe individuals who are naturally inclined to experience flow—a state of deep focus, intrinsic motivation, and enjoyment in an activity.…
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What Does It Mean That “God Is Unfalsifiable”?
Unfalsifiable: Not able to be proven false, but not necessarily true. The concept of unfalsifiability is central to understanding the differences between science and metaphysics, and it plays a key role in debates about the existence of God. To expand on this idea, we can examine how unfalsifiability functions in both scientific and philosophical contexts,…
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Three Types Of Existential Crises
An existential crisis is a profound psychological experience in which an individual confronts fundamental questions about the meaning, purpose, and value of their life. Often occurring during significant life transitions or periods of introspection, it can involve feelings of anxiety, confusion, or despair regarding one’s existence, choices, and place in the world. In the article…
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Fate and Destiny: A Secular Prospective
In the history of human thought, few concepts hold as much mystery as fate and destiny. Rooted in ancient mythologies and religious traditions, these terms have long been associated with divine will, cosmic order, and preordained paths. But fate and destiny have a secular foundations that can be understood through a philosophical lens—one that recognizes…
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Fate vs. Destiny: Similarities and Differences
This article explores the age-old debate between fate and destiny—two powerful concepts that have shaped human thought across cultures and centuries. While fate suggests an inescapable, predetermined path governed by cosmic forces, destiny implies a purposeful journey shaped by both divine design and personal choice. While often framed in religious or metaphysical terms, the concepts…
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Presuppositions, an Unseen Factor in Our Spiritual Quest
In our secular spiritual quest, we seek to understand reality with open minds and clear eyes. We rely on reason, science, and personal experience to navigate the mysteries of existence. But beneath the surface of our rational inquiry lies a silent, invisible force: presuppositions. These are the unexamined assumptions we carry before we even begin…
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What is existential freedom?
I asked gpt chat to describe existential freedom and this was the reply: Existentialist freedom centers on the concept that individuals are solely responsible for creating their own meaning and purpose in a world devoid of inherent meaning or predetermined nature. This freedom, while liberating, necessitates confronting the weighty implications of choice and responsibility. Existentialist…
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Existentialism and nihilism
The naturalism theory/school of thought suggests another school of thought: Existentialism. Existentialism and nihilism are closely related and share the same underlying assumption about the inherent lack of pre-exsting meaning in life. But since I’m not well versed in their differences I turned to gptchat for the following article: Existentialism and nihilism are philosophical views…