As the social status of women in Korean society has rapidly improved, generations that were suppressed by patriarchal culture now coexist with generations that are no longer constrained by it. This essay emphasizes the need for understanding and communication to address the intergenerational conflicts and the inner struggles of women that arise from this situation. Looking back over the...
This book analyzes the differences in Eastern and Western ways of thinking, explaining that their origins stem from each culture’s historical and social background. It explores how these differences influence behavior and thought in modern society. I first tried to infer the meaning of the title ‘The Geography of Thought’. Before reading the book, the word ‘map’ in the title made me...
Cervantes’ masterpiece Don Quixote is a novel that satirically depicts the conflict between ideals and reality. Through the adventures of Don Quixote, captivated by chivalry, and the realist Sancho, it humorously explores human dreams and frustrations. Work Introduction The full title is El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha. The first part was published in 1605, and the...
This blog post calmly examines whom Adam Smith intended to help through the free market and how his ideas relate to the lives of the poor. For the 99% of the poor! In March 1776, ‘An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations’—often called ‘the most important book since the Bible’—finally appeared in the world. This book is the first modern economic treatise and continues...
Milan Kundera’s novel Slowness critiques modern society, which is buried in speed and efficiency, and emphasizes the value of slowness. When we practice slowness amidst our busy daily lives, we can meet our true selves and reclaim a human life. Milan Kundera’s novel Slowness critiques modern society’s tendency to prioritize speed and efficiency above all else, prompting...
This blog post examines the debate between science and religion, evolution and creation, focusing on 『Intelligent Design』. It is no exaggeration to say that religion, like science, has existed since the dawn of humanity. And like science, it has developed its framework over time and expanded its influence. However, if the pre-Christian era was a ‘Spring and Autumn Period’ where numerous...
In this blog post, we deeply contemplate whether what we truly desire is eternal life or a meaningful life. Throughout history, humanity has always pursued eternal life. Just as China’s Emperor Qin Shi Huang searched for the elixir of immortality to fulfill his dream of eternal youth, even in the 21st century, despite human life expectancy increasing by several decades, we continue...
In this blog post, we reflect on why we avoid talking about death and only grasp its meaning at life’s end. Facing Death Every human being will eventually face death. Death is as natural and inevitable as growing old. Yet in modern society, discussing death is often considered taboo, and people tend to avoid it intensely. When someone brings up death, most people react uncomfortably...
This blog post examines the limitations of evolutionary theory as seen through Richard Dawkins’ The Selfish Gene and explores the need to reinterpret it from the perspective of gene integration. Richard Dawkins, a world-renowned scientist and author, presented a new paradigm for evolutionary theory in his book The Selfish Gene. Dawkins interpreted Darwin’s theory of ‘survival...
This blog post explores the relationship between scientific progress and religion, examining why religion remains necessary in human society. One of the core keywords frequently appearing in the book Homo Deus I recently read is undoubtedly ‘religion’. Religion has not only persisted since the dawn of human society but is also deeply rooted throughout society, as evidenced by churches...