Tag Archives: Jacob Burckhardt

PULLING THE BEARD OF THE KING

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Dave

“I would say that our patients never really despair because of any suffering in itself! Instead, their despair stems in each instance from a doubt as to whether suffering is meaningful. Man is ready and willing to shoulder any suffering … Continue reading →

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FIERCER THAN A THOUSAND DOGS

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Dave

Questions are always asked when cataclysmic events arise, events that have great and shattering consequences,but seemingly lack proportionate causes. Why was disaster inevitable once hostilities of the great war of 1914-1918 broke out? People endured this inferno without justifying reasons,and … Continue reading →