Tag Archives: narcissism

The Connection Between Social Darwinism and Narcissism

Posted on August 15, 2023 by greg

Trump, the narcissist, lacks leadership qualities, thinks about himself excessively often, not about the public interest & overestimates himself. Continue reading →

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Political Nihilism and Narcissism in Today’s Politics

Posted on September 1, 2022 by greg

A nihilist believes that life is meaningless and the only known truth is the existence of the self. For Nietzsche, there is no objective order or structure in the world except what we give it. Penetrating the façades buttressing convictions, … Continue reading →

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Ok Boomer: The Anger is About the Illusion of Choice

Posted on January 20, 2020 by greg

“Ok, Boomer” is a verbal eye-roll that expresses derision, frustration, and a subversive compliance. And it says something important about the newest generation of Americans: they’re worried. In particular, generation Z is worried about the future: their chances of economic … Continue reading →

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The Republican Party – the Party of Cognitive Dissonance

Posted on May 1, 2016 by admin

Georg Hegel (1770-1831) who saw a world governed by individual self-interest believed that we are controlled by external forces, and are nothing but pawns in the game. Hegel believed that we do not perceive the world or anything in it … Continue reading →

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Aristotle and Freedom

Posted on June 8, 2013 by admin

Plato developed his concept of freedom in a perfect society – describing an ideal way to structure our society. Aristotle approaches the problem from an individualistic point of view – freedom depends on people’s ability to communicate freely and effectively. … Continue reading →

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