Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Grief is a strange feeling
rief is a strange feeling. In fact I’m not even sure what it is. The dictionary just calls it “sadness or sorrow caused by someone’s death”. But does it just mean the feeling of loss? Or is it more about missing that person in the long term? Does it cover shock too? And why and…
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When we forget to remember
few days ago we remembered the victims of the London Bridge attack, a year on. A special service was put on in Southwark Cathedral and a minutes silence held to remember the eight people killed, and forty eight injured. Two weeks ago today was the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack. Similarly on that day, a minutes silence was held around the…
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Israel in April
ravelling and exploring other places is something I LOVE! So when I found a fully organised ‘just show up at the airport on this date and we’ll do the rest’ type trip to Israel over Easter, I didn’t even pause before booking it. It’s a country that has been on my bucket list for a…
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Hello world!
o one but my parents might ever read this. But that’s ok. I didn’t start this blog to try and attention, make money, become YouTube/Instagram famous, or try and scam freebies from advertisers (although any freebies would be gratefully received, especially if they involve gym membership, Mini Eggs, or a lifetime supply of Parma ham…
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