Philosophy

CASHMERE PRESS

Contemplation

Deepest moral and existential questions humans wrestle with throughout life

What is truth?
Can anyone know objective truth?
Should truth always be told?
Is comforting illusion sometimes better than painful reality?

What makes an action good or evil?
Are people naturally good?
Can evil ever be justified?
Is morality universal or cultural? 

Autonomy, responsibility, power, law, control, and choice

What does it mean to be free?
Do we have free will?
How much freedom should society allow?
When does freedom become selfishness? 

Purpose, fulfilment, happiness, contribution, and existential questions

Why are we here?
Must life have a purpose?
Can meaning be created rather than found?
What makes a life worthwhile?

Consciousness, identity, personality, growth, and self-awareness

Who am I beneath my roles and labels?
Does the self remain the same throughout life?
Can people truly change?
How much of identity is chosen? 

Mortality, legacy, time, grief, courage, and the human condition

How should we live knowing we will die?
Does mortality give life meaning?
What do we owe future generations?
What remains after we are gone?