Tag Archives: Philosophy

Initial review or thoughts on the documentary Hoaxed.

Posted on April 16, 2020 by lawrence serewicz

Arrogant, resentful people believe deception works. –Jordan Peterson, minute 94, Hoaxed (2019). Know thyself. –Delphic Oracle “There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn’t true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true.” … Continue reading →

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Did Cicero writing in 44AD predict the rise of libertarianism and Donald Trump?

Posted on December 20, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

Did Cicero writing in 44AD predict the rise of libertarianism and Donald Trump? In his dialogue De Re Publica (The Republic) Cicero wrote an eerily prescient description of the libertarian movement. In this passage, the character of Scipio quotes from … Continue reading →

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“Can’t you take a joke?” Charlie Hebdo, tolerance, and why the joke is on the West

Posted on July 28, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

Freedom of speech and the freedom of the press are considered important for a free society. Both of these freedoms support the common opinion that binds a society together.[1] The freedom to philosophize is the source for these freedoms. Yet, … Continue reading →

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Why should the philosopher talk to the political man and why should the political man listen?

Posted on December 16, 2013 by lawrence serewicz

Famously, Plato solved this problem in the Republic by inventing the idea of the philosopher-king. The two roles, political and philosophical, were combined. His solution, though, showed the deeper problem that a philosopher, like Socrates, poses for any city. If … Continue reading →

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A change of name but the journey continues

Posted on July 15, 2013 by lawrence serewicz

I decided it was time to change the name  of the blog. Although, I still believe the word statesmanship is under appreciated and should be used more to understand politics today, I accept that a lot of readers may assume … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs, Martin Heidegger, Apple and the new culture of technology

Posted on April 8, 2013 by lawrence serewicz

  As human beings, we seek a personal relationship in all that we do. [1]We want to see others and we want others to see us. When we meet and talk to each on a personal and physical level, we … Continue reading →

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Something or Nothing? Fundamental questions that shape how we live

Posted on July 28, 2012 by lawrence serewicz

According to Aristotle, in the Metaphysics, we desire to know.  The desire to know expresses our humanity; it makes us human. By asking questions, we try to understand our world and ourselves.  Questions such as “Who am I” and “What … Continue reading →

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Hyperlinks, Leo Strauss and the return of esoteric writing

Posted on May 31, 2012 by lawrence serewicz

I have been thinking recently about the phrase “Hyperlinks subvert hierarchies.”  I argued in an earlier blog that this was not the case.  I suggested that hyperlinks reflect hierarchies and those hierarchies are networks.  In that approach, I only considered … Continue reading →

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Educating ourselves to particpate in politics: what is the best way to live?

Posted on March 10, 2012 by lawrence serewicz

The following is based on comment, I posted on http://adragonsbestfriend.wordpress.com/2012/03/09/knowledge-is-porridge/ The challenge for educating our young to take part in politics, is that teaching is no longer about educating.  Moreover educating is no longer about teaching someone to think or … Continue reading →

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Time for a change…..of name, but the journey continues

Posted on March 3, 2012 by lawrence serewicz

I have blogged on this site since August 2010 under my name. I thought it was time to move to a different title reflects the content.  If the blog had been about me personally, it might have remained unchanged. However, … Continue reading →

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