Do Not Lie
And above all, above everything else—do not lie. Above all, do not lie to yourself. A man who lies…
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Vagabond and the Sublime
Upon arriving in the Netherlands, there was a moment when I felt disoriented. Living in the free…
Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals (II)
I have a bold claim: To measure the depth of a person’s thought is, to a certain degree, to measure…
Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals (I)
I used to distrust the Communist Party, but still believed in the nation and its people; Later I…
On Being a Person of Integrity
It’s embarrassing, really. After all this time, I’m only now figuring out what I actually want. I…
On Human Nature: What the White Paper Protests Taught Me
I. Human Nature There was a time when I felt utterly disillusioned—this place seemed like a moral…
More on Morality: Unfinished Thoughts
Why am I obsessing over morality when I can barely feed myself? Because moral dilemmas bother me…
What Is Morality?
What Is Morality? I. What Is Morality? As I understand it, morality is about questions of right and…
History of Thought [04]: Overview and Reflections
Over Spring Festival I finished Skirbekk’s history of philosophy. After this survey, I’ve found many…
Reading On Writing Well
I love writing. Writing makes me feel free. I love writing because it allows me to slow down and…