Philosophy

These posts deal with philosophy, and more broadly the question of how to live a good life
Jul
12
Pastel houses with ocean in background - Moral Letters to Lucilius

005 - On The Stealth Philosopher - Moral Letters for Modern Times

Nothing turns a sharp ear deaf more quickly than the listener sensing you feel superior to them.
3 min read
Jul
09
Does Klugne Mean Something? (Newsletter 002)

Does Klugne Mean Something? (Newsletter 002)

Greetings friends! James Bellerjeau here. I like words. A lot. Those of you who know me will be thinking, "
4 min read
Jul
07
Mediterranean coastline with white and pastel houses - Moral Letters to Lucilius

004 - On The Quest For Immortality - Moral Letters for Modern Times

What drives the quest for immortality? At its root, it is an excess of greed and fear.
3 min read
Jul
05
Mountainous coastline - Moral Letters to Lucilius

003 - On Friends, Not Followers - Moral Letters for Modern Times

A true friend will tell you when you are being a fool.
1 min read
Jul
02
Welcome to Klugne (Newsletter 001)

Welcome to Klugne (Newsletter 001)

Greetings friends. James Bellerjeau here. I wrote and re-wrote this introductory newsletter a hundred times because I wanted it to
3 min read
Jun
23
Rocky coastline with mountains in background - Moral Letters to Lucilius

002 - On Consuming Social Media - Moral Letters for Modern Times

A steady diet of social media will leave you bloated but undernourished. You will grow fat with trivialities as quickly as you grow unhealthy in your thinking. In contrast, the proudest result of deep thought is a truth that you can express in few words.
2 min read
Jun
19
Coastal cliffside with lighthouse in background - Moral Letters to Lucilius

001 - On Being Busy - Moral Letters for Modern Times

Do not call yourself busy. Busyness is the fate of those who have relinquished control over their daily lives.
2 min read
Jun
15
Cloud cover viewed from above with sunlight - Moral Letters to Lucilius

000 - On Why Do Anything - Moral Letters for Modern Times

If you think that all life’s questions have been answered to your satisfaction, then you need read no further. If you believe like me, though, there are still truths worth finding, then please read on.
2 min read