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Phi Fic #18 The Trouble With Being Born by E.M. Cioran

Oct 28, 2017
An exploration of themes of despair, nihilism, and human alienation in 'The Trouble With Being Born' by E.M. Cioran. Discussion on negative judgments, helicopter parenting, and the lack of honest conversations. The importance of irrationality and freedom. The relationship between fear and consciousness. Civilization's decline and personal struggles. Exploring boundaries and ideas in non-fiction works. Questioning the value of academic and philosophical contributions. The relationship between suffering and memory. The mystery of death and existence. Reflecting on life's moments and the connection to Buddhist thought. Criticism of Nietzsche on the author of Spokes Arathostra. Criticism and debate on Nietzsche's philosophy. Discussion and analysis of a book with fictional elements.
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