Category Archives: Philosophy

Grok says: The concepts of buffered identity and porous identity stem from philosophical and cultural discussions, particularly associated with Charles Taylor’s work in A Secular Age. They describe contrasting ways in which individuals experience their sense of self in relation … Continue reading →

Grok says: Answer Buffered identity in liberalism refers to a concept developed by philosopher Charles Taylor in his exploration of secularism and modernity, specifically within the framework of his book “A Modern Social Imaginary” and “Sources of the Self.” Here’s … Continue reading →

Neven Sesardic wrote in this 2016 book: ^ Many contemporary philosophers have disgraced themselves by defending totalitarian political systems and advocating political ideas they should have easily recognized as distasteful and inhumane. To give just three well – known examples, … Continue reading →

The two philosophers I think about the most these days are Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Hobbes argues for the absolute regime and Locke for the liberal state. Overall, my worldview is more aligned with Hobbes. In the state of … Continue reading →

Philosopher Charles Taylor wrote in his 2007 book A Secular Age: A modern is feeling depressed, melancholy. He is told: it’s just your body chemistry, you’re hungry, or there is a hormone malfunctioning, or whatever. Straightaway, he feels relieved. He … Continue reading →