Maverick Philosopher

Memory

Memory is the brake to time's onrush. Brakes sometimes fail. Do these metaphors fail too?

Sensory Metaphors of Vanity

The empty aspect of the world. Or, exchanging an aural metaphor for the visual: this world rings hollow. In tactile terms: it's slippery, flimsy. And it stinks because it's rotten. The food that supplies us has a limited shelf life and so do we. And it leaves a bad taste in our mouths. We speak of bitter experiences and of people who are embittered. But life can be sweet as well. You call your lady love 'sweetie.'

Related:

A Philosopher's Notes on Ecclesiastes, Chapters 1-2

A Philosopher's Notes on Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3