Philosophy Wire: Mother. Unhappiness. Happiness.

Philosophy Wire by Spiros Kakos [2015-11-06]: A child cries when he realizes during the first day at kindergarten that he will not be with his mother. [1] It is the simple things which make us unhappy. It is the simple things which can make us happy again. So boringly true, that it is almost enlightening.

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Philosophy Wire: Sorrow. You need it...

Philosophy Wire by Spiros Kakos [2014-12-30]: Crying due to extreme joy, is a mechanism which helps us retain our emotional balance. [1] Joy. Sorrow. Experience one without the other and you will feel something missing. We are not made to be happy. We are made to live.

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