Monthly Archives: December 2021

The Philosophy of Nikos Kazantzakis

In my thirty-three years by his side, I cannot remember ever being ashamed by a single bad action on his part. He was honest, without guile, innocent, infinitely sweet toward others, fierce only toward himself.” ~ Elina Kazantzakis

I have previously expressed my affinity for the thought of the Greek novelist Nikos Kazantzakis (1883 – 1957). I would now like to highlight a few more of his salient ideas. Continue reading The Philosophy of Nikos Kazantzakis

Is Unsolicited Advice Indistinguishable from Criticism?

The good advice (original title: Le bon conseil), by Jean-Baptiste Madou.

Unsolicited Advice as Criticism – Suppose I say: “You should move to Florida!” or “You should quit your job!” or “You eat too much!” or “You hang out with bad people!” In all these cases there is implicit criticism— Continue reading Is Unsolicited Advice Indistinguishable from Criticism?