Tag: philosophy

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa

Sri Ramakrishna — (February 18, 1836 — August 16, 1886).“Different creeds are but different paths to reach the same God.” ― Sri Ramakrishna“It is easy to talk about religion, but difficult to practice it.” ― Ramakrishna“Many good sayings are to be found in holy books, but merely reading them will not make one religious.” ― Ramakrishna“Everyone is looking for something, whether that … Continue reading Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa →

Outer-inner Space.

Outer-inner Space. Cosmic Child. An analogy I will use in this piece is that astronomers study outer space much in the same way philosophers & theologians study and practice inner space. The former is external (material) and the latter is internal (spiritual). Scientists benefit from philosophers and vice-versa. For example, Albert Einstein owed his debt … Continue reading Outer-inner Space. →

Response to the Race in Economics Dilemma.

There are two broad perspectives on social class: Class status as having access to a continuum of resources, with richer people above poorer people on the socioeconomic ladder (on the left) Class as a set of discrete groups, with smaller, higher classes stacked on top of larger, lower classes (on the right) Thomas Sowell in … Continue reading Response to the Race in Economics Dilemma. →

Reflection On “The Drum Major Instinct” by MLK.

“The Drum Major Instinct”— a sermon by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On 4 February 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr., preached “The Drum Major Instinct” from the pulpit of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Ironically, two months before his assassination on 4 April 1968. “The drum major instinct” means a desire to be out front, a desire … Continue reading Reflection On “The Drum Major Instinct” by MLK. →

Reflection On “The Drum Major Instinct” by MLK.

“The Drum Major Instinct” — a sermon by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.On 4 February 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr., preached “The Drum Major Instinct” from the pulpit of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Ironically, two months before his assassination on 4 April 1968.“The drum major instinct” means a desire to be out front, a desire for attention, and a … Continue reading Reflection On “The Drum Major Instinct” by MLK. →

Those Who Knew (2007-08 Financial Crisis).

There were many who warned about a coming financial storm. The housing crash that led to the Great Recession (2007-2009) was not a black swan event contrary to popular belief by the traditional media and many of those who occupy positions of power in the capital of the United States, Washington D.C. A black swan … Continue reading Those Who Knew (2007-08 Financial Crisis). →

The State’s Oppression, & Political Quandaries.

Politics and Power is Synonymous. Overcome them and there will be peace. We Shall overcome Someday. One of the main issues of our day is when institutions live long enough to become the villain, to quote The Dark Knight film. Change is needed from the inside to renew polluted, and corrupted institutions, ranging from local-community-based, … Continue reading The State’s Oppression, & Political Quandaries. →

The Century of the Self & Ideas to Consider or Not.

The Century of the Self by Adam Curtis. The Century of the Self is probably one of the best documentaries ever made. I saw it a few years back, and it changed my whole perspective, and I rewatched it recently having more experience and knowledge of history, social theory, and psychology. It talks about the … Continue reading The Century of the Self & Ideas to Consider or Not. →