This blog post examines Adler’s teleology and approach to pursuing happiness through ‘The Courage to Be Disliked’, discussing the importance of self-acceptance and task separation. Understanding Teleology: It’s Not About Causes or Starting Points! The most distinctive feature of this book is its reflection of Alfred Adler’s philosophy, a somewhat unfamiliar name. The...
Never Let Me Go (A Life of Submission to Fate—Is That Truly Our Choice?)
In this blog post, we examine the protagonists’ lives of submission to fate through ‘Never Let Me Go’ and explore whether that choice was truly freedom. The story’s protagonist and narrator, Kathy, is a 31-year-old “carer.” She has spent over 11 years caring for “donors,” among whom are her former classmates Tommy and Ruth. Kathy, Tommy, and Ruth all attended Hailsham, the...