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Reverence for All Life: Lessons from Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer, the French-German theologian, organist, and physician, has had a profound influence on me, second only to the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Schweitzer’s teachings, particularly his principle of “Ehrfurcht vor dem Leben” (Reverence for Life), are not as widely known or understood as they should be. Many who recognize his name or ideas haven’t

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Seeing Beyond Symbols: A Guide to Authentic Knowledge Acquisition

When pursuing knowledge, it’s crucial to remain vigilant against the many pitfalls and obstacles that can hinder our journey. Today, I want to focus on a specific danger: Symbolic Interactionism. This psychological theory suggests that we often associate certain qualities with specific roles based on appearances. For instance, we might assume someone is an expert

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Is Dualism Part of Monism? The Intersection of Synchronicity and the Taijitu

Dualism is a mental model that resonates with many people because it is quite intuitive. The idea that our body and mind are separate entities feels real to us. We often don’t question philosophers like René Descartes and his hypotheses because the concepts seem to make perfect sense. I’m not suggesting that these theories are

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