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The Destruction of Joy, Meaning, and Value

The Destruction of Joy, Meaning, and Value

by Peg O'Connor | Jun 3, 2026 | Internal Conflicts

Key points “World sickness” is a vivid characterization to understand chronic or acute suffering. People whose attitudes are out of sync with the world may experience less serious forms of world sickness. People who believe the world is inherently bad are...
In the Cave: Philosophy and Addiction

In the Cave: Philosophy and Addiction

by Peg O'Connor | Jan 8, 2012 | Theories of Addiction

Philosophy is one of the oldest areas of inquiry. Out of control behavior fueled by alcohol and other drugs is one of the world’s oldest problems. What could these old timers offer each other? Philosophy has a long, stable relationship with reason and more...
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