A Mere Way Station
Looking at what my life had been, I could say that it was a long train journey. I would approach the ticket booth and buy a ticket which has no destination. I don’t know where the end of the line is, whether the train I’m boarding leads to a place where i’m supposed to be. I gazed at the people around me but they are … Continue reading A Mere Way Station
Back to Back Philosophy Meetups
FN #23 – Suffering and FNPC Metro North #5 – Animal Ethics Continue reading Back to Back Philosophy Meetups
A Fragment of Time
When I look at old family pictures and memorabilia, I see faces stuck in time. It recalls moments of life that meant something special. An event that calls for it to be documented, though not always recalled. These repositories of life events was made possible because these moments are worth recounting. Memories are a fragment of time passed. As life continues on, we constantly create … Continue reading A Fragment of Time
101 Philosophy Questions #1
This is the start of 101 Philosophy Questions Project. An attempt to answer all of 101 philosophy questions found on this link: http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/phil/101q.php. Join in the discussion and help out answer the biggest questions in philosophy. Question #1 -Is the mind same as the brain? or do we have souls? This a great question to kick off this series and a difficult one to give … Continue reading 101 Philosophy Questions #1
FN# 23 -Suffering *July 7, 2017
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fn-23-suffering-tickets-35792794211 Suffering (noun) – physical or mental pain that a person or animal is feeling. Suffering is inseparable to life. As long as we live, it’s unescapable. For some it is necessary, for others an uneeded experience. Join us for the next FNPC meetup. 1. Is it necessary for humans to suffer? 2. Does suffering help us live more fulfilling lives? 3. How does … Continue reading FN# 23 -Suffering *July 7, 2017
An Essay About Time
The first essay on Thursday Thoughts.
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FN #22 Meetup – Identity
Meetup about identity. Continue reading FN #22 Meetup – Identity
Who We Are
We are Friday Nights Philosophy Club, a philosophy club from the Philippines. We meet on Fridays to discuss topics that explore life and everything in between. The Discourse House is the official blog of FNPC. Our aim is to foster a healthy discussion online and give opportunity for members to share their thoughts and write creatively. Whether it be the topics discussed or something that’s … Continue reading Who We Are
Define Yourself.
Three words, one simple question. Who am I? It makes us think again and again. Who am I? It is a question that for me is the first step before one asks the most difficult questions in life. To reflect and ponder it takes a reasonable amount of effort. As we have discussed in the previous meetup, identity is one of those things that brings … Continue reading Define Yourself.
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