Category Archives: La Découverte

Sleepless

“The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.” -F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby It is most unfortunate to finally face this moment in … Continue reading

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L’égoïsme et l’intérêt personnel

Il y a depuis longtemps que j’ai écrit un seul mot de français, mais je pense que je veux retourner à la langue. J’ai découvert que quand j’écris en anglais, je mets trop d’attention sur les choses comme la grammaire, … Continue reading

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Conceptualizing the Abstract

Assuming time, the most objective concept, is in fact relative, what then exists outside of our minds? Do we all perceive the world through different views or do we each perceive unique worlds that our minds piece together? Assuming verity … Continue reading

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On War, the Bleeding Ground

As in all of history’s crusades, our brothers and sisters take each others’ lives. One can’t help but want to scream, “It is not your life to take! In what world were you given the right to decide on the … Continue reading

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Paradoxical Truths, a Treatise on Defining Women

It is never the victim’s fault, they say. However, most of those affected still feel the inevitable guilt that sexual assault brochures assure against. Is this proof that the problem lies in the inability to define a victim? Skanks, whores, … Continue reading

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Ambiguity

At what point is the boundary of morality crossed? We ultimately are born alone and die alone, but consecutively are taught that we ought to dedicate a significant portion of our lives to the support and happiness of our loved … Continue reading

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Angst

What is the most righteous way to live? It is suitable to say that we are all hopelessly displaced. Our role in the universe can be related to that of an insignificant minnow in a vast ocean. With our ever minuscule … Continue reading

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Existence

We are all united in the human condition. We inhabit this world; coexistent, concurrent, together, yet so alone. Are we alive or merely living, going through the motions? Why do we need to depend on society if nobody can or … Continue reading

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