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    Tag: necessitarianism

    Everything happens for a reason (*see terms and conditions): Part 4 – Did I do that?

    This philosophy isn’t a cure, or at least, it hasn’t been yet. But it is a help. Especially, I find, with things that are far beyond my influence, such as the upcoming election. It’s comforting to find a way to let go of some of that anxiety. And that, at least, is something.

    October 22, 2019November 5, 2019 by bawieland

    Everything happens for a reason (*see terms and conditions): Part 2 – Nothing comes from nothing

    Cause and effect is a law of the universe. No one questions it. No one, it is, until our big brains get in the way and ego gets involved. All of a sudden, the idea of free will enters the picture and the primacy of cause and effect flies out the window. Or does it? Let’s take a look.

    October 15, 2019October 18, 2019 by bawieland

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