Category: Philosophy

When the myths have all been dispelled, humans will only have reality; and that has always been a dilemma for humankind.  The fundamental truth of our reality can be found in the unknown: the mystery that is life.  This mystery is still beyond the realm of human thought and imagination and evident only in the […]

There has been a suggestion by some that the recent Olympics were a significant effort in the building of our nation.  A feel good event it may have been, but to label it a nation building exercise would be a stretch.  This would diminish the hard work of our forbears who came to this land […]

My niece recently introduced me to the government’s Arts and Letters Awards competition and its various opportunities for artists.  It is an excellent source for artists and writers to share their work.  The theme of this year’s essay contest is the “Promotion of Peace and Harmony in the World: Does Peace have a Price Tag?  […]

As the second decade of the 21st century begins a universal mistrust appears to be the greatest challenge facing humankind.  A global social deficit, it is not limited to any political philosophy or religious belief.  Indeed, it appears to be approaching endemic proportions, transcending all levels of governments, religions and institutions; despite their assertions of […]

Preamble: In a recent article on the sale of the Venture Centre in Pasadena, my main point related to the lack of democratic decision making and the resultant diminishment of good governance.  There has been much speculation on the reason for the sale. One suggestion is that council felt that it wasn’t operating as it […]