Sitting on a Paris café terrace, a simple debate about freedom turned into something far more uncomfortable: what if we’re not as unfree as we think? Drawing on Jean-Paul Sartre, Epictetus, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, this piece explores why freedom often feels like a burden, how much control we actually have, and whether what we call “lack of freedom” is really just avoiding responsibility.
Can people truly change, or are we just fooling ourselves by hoping they will? From ancient philosophy to everyday relationships, this piece explores the tension between hope, habit, and human nature. Featuring scorpions, Stoics, and the stories we tell ourselves, it’s a reflection on what change really takes — and what to do when it never comes.
Not long ago, I went for a walk with someone I hadn’t seen in a while. We were out walking the dogs, just catching up, not a scene you would expect
You must be lonely. That’s what people back home said when I told them that I hadn’t yet met a ton of new people after living abroad for a month.
As featured in Open Access Government, July 2025. Of all the things I’ve done in life to grow, improve, and feel more in control, philosophy has been the most surprising
Why is letting go so damn hard—even when it's right? Whether you're walking away from a place, a relationship, or just a version of yourself, saying goodbye isn't just emotional—it’s existential. From Kierkegaard's angst to Camus' absurd, philosophy has a lot to say about that weird, aching space between who you were and who you're becoming. In this post, I explore why we resist endings, how other people make it even harder, and what philosophers—from the Stoics to Simone de Beauvoir—can teach us about moving forward with courage (and maybe a little clarity). If you’ve ever felt stuck between holding on and moving on, this one’s for you.
Do we really need another philosophy blog? Probably not. But if philosophy has taught me anything, it’s that the examined life is worth living—and this blog is my way of putting that idea into practice, turning abstract wisdom into real-life action.
