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Forget Thyself

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

"The self-forgetful person would never be hurt particularly badly by criticism. It would not devastate them, it would not keep them up late, it would not bother them. Why?"

Cynicism and Joy

February 28, 2020March 1, 2020 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

In two paragraphs Henri Nouwen conveys incredible insight on the nature of darkness and light, cynicism and joy.

“Gossiping is good,” says The Atlantic. Is it, though?

February 6, 2020May 2, 2021 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

An article from The Atlantic says gossip can strengthen interpersonal bonds and make us better people. I am dubious.

Does Suffering Really Make You Stronger?

December 27, 2019June 29, 2021 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

The saying "that which does not kill us makes us stronger" suggests that suffering automatically produces strength. It does not.

‘Like a Pitiful Mirage’: Various Writers on Suffering and Hope

October 21, 2019January 12, 2022 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr. ~ 1 Comment

I'm walking through a trial that has led me to study what different thinkers say about suffering.

Book Review: ‘You Are What You Love’ by James K. Smith

June 15, 2019October 29, 2019 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

What if we are not primarily thinking creatures, but creatures of habit? What if we are not driven mainly by what we know, but by what we love? My review of this incredible book by James K.A. Smith.

The Stupid Case for Professors of Stupidity

June 7, 2019November 13, 2019 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

A blog post at Nautilus argues that we need a whole new class of experts who study the science of stupidity. But don't such people already exist?

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