Month: June 2024

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Navigating the Perplexity of Aporia: A Journey of Intellectual Growth and Discovery:  Or Simply “I Don’t Know.” DeMarco Banter

Aporia, a concept deeply rooted in ancient Greek philosophy and prominently featured in the dialogues of Socrates, represents a state of intellectual impasse where individuals confront seemingly insurmountable contradictions or uncertainties within their beliefs and knowledge systems. This exploration of aporia delves into its historical origins, philosophical underpinnings, and contemporary significance, seeking to unravel its …

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Rolling the Boulder, The Sage and the Rebel: Reason’s Encounter with Life’s Inherent Revolt​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​:  DeMarco Banter on Intersections:  Stoicism and Existentialism

For years, I have enjoyed reading anything I could find by the Stoic philosophers - Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius. Their insights on cultivating reason, resilience, and inner tranquility in the face of life's difficulties resonated deeply with me. But while pursuing my doctorate, I also became fascinated by the existentialist thinkers like Sartre, Camus, and …

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