Viktor E. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning is both a harrowing testament to human suffering and an extraordinary philosophical inquiry into the nature of meaning itself. Written in the aftermath of Frankl’s experiences in Nazi concentration camps, the book transcends the boundaries of memoir and psychology, offering a synthesis of existential thought and practical resilience. A Memoir … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Language and Power: Unveiling the Interconnected Unsustainability of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism through Wittgenstein’s Lens
Ludwig Wittgenstein, a philosopher renowned for his work on language, meaning, and the limits of thought, offers insights that can be applied to understand the interconnectivity and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. Language and Meaning: Wittgenstein argued that language is not just a tool for communication but shapes our understanding of the world. … Continue reading Language and Power: Unveiling the Interconnected Unsustainability of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism through Wittgenstein’s Lens
Echoes of Empire: The Hyperreality and Collapse of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
Jean Baudrillard, a French sociologist, philosopher, and cultural theorist, is known for his critical analysis of contemporary society, particularly through concepts like hyperreality, simulacra, and the political economy of the sign. Applying Baudrillard's theories, one can explore the interconnectivity and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. Interconnectivity Colonialism and Imperialism: Baudrillard would argue that … Continue reading Echoes of Empire: The Hyperreality and Collapse of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
The Erosion of Impact: Analyzing the Diminished Effectiveness of the F-Word in Emphasizing Emotions
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the impact of profanity, particularly the use of the F-word, as a tool for emphasizing emotions. Once a linguistic taboo, the F-word has progressively lost its power to evoke strong reactions or convey intense emotions. This transformation can be attributed to several cultural, societal, and … Continue reading The Erosion of Impact: Analyzing the Diminished Effectiveness of the F-Word in Emphasizing Emotions
Exploring the Beauty of Death: Coping with the Loss of a Loved Parent
We all deal with life's experiences in our own way; mine is to explore it through the voices of cherished philosophers. Socrates has been a logical barometer for me and I enjoy imagining discourse with him and his pupils. So I continue to explore understanding of the events surrounding the slow dying of my father … Continue reading Exploring the Beauty of Death: Coping with the Loss of a Loved Parent
Age is a Mindset – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
In the many conversations I have with my fellow art teachers, there's always a common thread of seeking to understand how the materials I use are meaningfully connected. Most recently, the question of whether to not the music behind these drawings has influenced my composition... The question came from my music teacher friend and she … Continue reading Age is a Mindset – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
My Autobiographical Pattern – A Little Side Exploration… Into A Vulnerable Truth
... To distract me from answering the real question: "What will this piece say about me?" Before I dive into how this question makes me feel, I need to let off a little steam... "🤨😖😩🤬🤬🤯🥶😱" (Mini-Rant: The emojis are lame and just don't release the feeling the expletives I want to scream out! Since I've … Continue reading My Autobiographical Pattern – A Little Side Exploration… Into A Vulnerable Truth
Thespians of Agreement
Actors will always have a special place in my heart and creative expression. They are able to say what we often cannot or dare not. I'm not sure what these two want to say, but they seem to be agreeing on it, whatever it is. Now that I'm looking closer at the smaller face, I'm … Continue reading Thespians of Agreement
How beauteous nothing is
How beauteous nothing is To feel the flow of words, images. More than the meaning of words Semantics, Pragmatics What colours they inhibit Just enjoy by M. Perron (Originally Written November 18, 1993) Notes: Some of the stuff I wrote back then just intrigues me. What the heck was I thinking about when I wrote … Continue reading How beauteous nothing is
The New Renaissance Mindset 