Effective drawing transcends technical skill by conveying personal meaning through thoughtful composition and artistic principles.
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Thomas Aquinas, a Christian thinker and philosopher, believed that the world is good and divine. He followed Aristotle's concept of goodness and argued that something is good if it fulfills its function. He also discussed the exis...
0Are People (No) Good?
2025-01-01 •
The text discusses the contrasting views of Xunzi and Mengzi on whether human nature is inherently good or bad. Xunzi believes that human nature is bad, and it requires conscious effort to be good, while Mengzi argues that human n...
The blog post discusses the ideas of French philosopher Henri Bergson from his book 'Matter and Memory'. Bergson argues that living in the present moment is not possible, as perception is physical and serves future action. He dist...
0A quick beginner’s guide to animation
2024-07-13 •
The blog post provides a beginner's guide to animation through 5 exercises involving stop-motion techniques. It emphasizes the importance of developing imagination and creativity through simple tools and exercises.
0Edmund Husserl — Consciousness
2024-05-28 •
The blog post discusses the concept of consciousness as explored by philosopher Edmund Husserl over 100 years ago. It delves into the subjective nature of consciousness, the challenges of studying it scientifically, and Husserl's ...
0Show me!
2024-05-04 •
The blog post explores the importance of images in helping us understand complex concepts. It discusses the different functions of images such as picture, schema, symbol, and sign, and how they connect our ideas with the material ...
0Aristotle — How to live a good life
2024-02-28 •
Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics provides a guide on how to live a good life by focusing on developing a clear intellect and noble character. Virtues of a clear intellect include art, intelligence, scientific knowledge, prudence, an...
0Immanuel Kant — What is Beauty?
2024-01-20 •
Immanuel Kant explains the importance of beauty, how it leads us to truth and goodness. Beauty is connected to perception and a frustration of rational understanding, initiating a pleasant sense of beauty. Kant also discusses the ...
0The Creative Playground
2023-12-01 •
The text discusses the concept of using drawing exercises as structured games to enhance creativity. It emphasizes the importance of setting goals, following rules, and focusing on specific skills to unlock creativity. The author ...
0Immanuel Kant — What can we know?
2023-11-01 •
The blog post discusses Immanuel Kant's 'Critique of Pure Reason' and his answer to the question 'What can we know?' Kant argues that our mind shapes how we see and understand the world, combining observations from the outside wit...
0How to see beauty
2023-10-01 •
The author describes a moment of excessive beauty he experienced in a cathedral in Southern France and how he captured it through drawing. He explains the process of drawing, from finding interest to making a plan, relaxing but st...
0The perfect drawing tool
2023-06-13 •
The blog post discusses the emotional rollercoaster of choosing drawing tools, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right tool based on personal preferences and goals. It explores the characteristics of different tools like...
0David Hume — Why we change our mind
2023-05-02 •
The text explores the ideas of Scottish philosopher David Hume on why we constantly change our minds and the concept of cause and effect. Hume's distinction between deduction and induction is highlighted, emphasizing that inductiv...