Human Sociability and the Modern State: Key Concepts
Human Sociability: Natural or Self-Interested?
The human tendency to live in society has often been called sociability. Sociability consists of the inclination to live sharing with other individuals of the same species, not only a common territory, but also the responsibility and the task to ensure the survival of each member of this society in particular and, above all, the survival of the group as a whole.
However, while for some people the fact of sharing life with others is something purely accidental
Read MoreRising Crime in Buenos Aires: A City Under Siege
The grim reality is that more people are dying daily due to armed assaults, or as innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire between police and criminals, or among criminals themselves. This harsh panorama is now commonplace in Buenos Aires and throughout the country. It’s as if evil itself, not a metaphysical concept but a brutal, criminal force, has escaped the realm of fiction and become a mere statistic, or an unfortunate justification for unoriginal and ineffective deterrent strategies that
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Human Needs and Art
Humans are unique in their capacity to create needs beyond basic survival and reproduction. While sufficient food sustains life, we also crave flavorful meals. This exemplifies how humans extend their needs beyond the purely biological.
The Role of Art
1.1 The Primary Purpose of Art
This text explores the idea that humans value art as a unique expression that transcends basic needs. Unlike other animals primarily driven by survival instincts, humans have employed art for various
Nietzsche’s Vitality: Reassessing Knowledge, Metaphysics, and Morality
Nietzsche’s Vitality in *Twilight of the Idols*
Nietzsche synthesizes a new point of view in four theses from which we must consider the interrelated problems of knowledge, metaphysics, and morality. However, he knows it is a problematic view. Nietzsche’s language is used to criticize language itself, creating a contradiction in his use of the word “real.”
The Four Theses
Thesis 1: What philosophy has called the apparent world is the only real world. Nietzsche only changes the attributes of both worlds:
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Nietzsche’s Critique: Language, Truth, and the Extramoral
Nietzsche argues that language arose from an initial agreement that gave rise to human civilization. Inspired by Hobbes, Nietzsche posits that before society, humans operated solely on the instinct of survival, leading to a “struggle of all against all.” Reason led humans to make a pact: refraining from theft and harm in exchange for the same. This agreement is the origin of society.
Nietzsche asserts that this initial agreement invented language.
Read MoreChristopher’s Journey: Truth, Family, and Growth
Christopher’s Journey to London
Christopher’s trip to London is most important for his personal growth and independence. Traveling to London represents a significant challenge for Christopher, who has Asperger’s Syndrome and finds unfamiliar situations difficult. This journey pushes him beyond his comfort zone, forcing him to navigate a complex and chaotic environment.
Going to London is important because it symbolizes Christopher’s determination to uncover the truth about his mother and confront
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