Tag: Culture
Tools of Personal Agency: Seatbelts, Condoms, and Masks as Signs of Maturity
Introduction We live in a world where risk is often invisible — embedded in the air we breathe, the roads we travel, and the intimacy we share. Viruses, accidents, and infections do not announce themselves; they arrive uninvited, sometimes with lasting consequences. Yet we are not powerless. Tools like seatbelts, condoms, and masks offer more […]
The Cultural Significance of Music Through the Ages
The Evolution of Music: A Historical Perspective Music has undergone a remarkable transformation, reflecting the societal values, technological advancements, and artistic movements of various cultures throughout history. From its inception in ancient civilizations to contemporary genres, the evolution of music is intrinsic to the human experience. In ancient times, music primarily served practical purposes, such […]
Why appreciating beauty is important – indeed, necessary – in our lives?
Understanding Beauty: A Philosophical Perspective The concept of beauty has intrigued philosophers for centuries, creating a rich tapestry of interpretations that reflect not only aesthetic values but also the deeper essence of human experience. From Plato to Kant, thinkers have theorized about beauty as both an objective quality and a subjective experience. Plato suggested that […]
Identity and self-expression; with some ideas from David Hume and Swami Vivekananda
The act of writing, as one does in one’s own journal or a personal diary, brings a person into a unique state of mind. It is the same state of mind as one has when one is talking to himself. These peculiar practices of writing to build a self-record and the talking to oneself are […]
How the medical myth of drug treatments has created a whole culture?
What is a myth? A myth is a traditional story consisting of events that are ostensibly historical, though often supernatural, explaining the origins of a cultural practice or natural phenomenon. The word “myth” is derived from the Greek word mythos (μῦθος), which simply means “story”. Mythology can refer either to the study of myths, or to a body or collection of myths. Myth can […]
Crisis of democracy – social decline through politicization, and insistence on freedoms and rights
It is easier to answer the question, what is democracy as compared to why is democracy. Yes, why is democracy favored and touted as the ideal principle for governance, even though its failure was anticipated right from the time of Plato. As it is practically impossible for all the people to get together and make […]
Tested by our own beliefs
The idea of freedom is an illusion. Human beings have never been free. We are chasing illusions, and we serve those illusions. So how can a human who is capable of believing, ever be free? Our beliefs hold us captive! What is more, we need something to believe in to do anything. The words that come out of our mouth…
