The Flame is not so bright to itself as to those on whom it shines, so too the wise man
Sex and the Philosopher who Specialised in Feeling Wretched

Sex and the Philosopher who Specialised in Feeling Wretched

Friedrich Nietzsche Chapter 3 of The Man draws strongly on the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche, certainly one of the greatest philosophical writers of the nineteenth century and one of my personal favourites. So before I embark on the analysis of chapter 3 I thought...
I Don’t Want to Be Lonely Anymore! – Part 1

I Don’t Want to Be Lonely Anymore! – Part 1

This is the Author’s Interpretation of the Ideas & Philosophy  Behind “The Man” Chapter 3 In Chapter 3 The Man is in emotional crisis when he comes face to face with immortality and the hopelessness of his life. We don’t know what triggered his predicament but I...
A Reader’s Review of The Man Chapter 1

A Reader’s Review of The Man Chapter 1

G’day Ric, I am really enjoying reading ‘The Man’. You are obviously a man of many talents. I thought I would just make a few philosophical remarks about your analysis of chapter 1. Towards the end of the analysis you pose the following question in regards to the...
An Analysis of The Man Chapter 1

An Analysis of The Man Chapter 1

The reaction to “The Man” chapter 1 has been interesting and immediate. I have fielded a number of calls from friends who rang to discuss it. So I thought it might be worthwhile for our readers if we discuss some of the issues here on the web site. I am a firm...
A Reader’s Review of The Man Chapter 3

A Reader’s Review of The Man Chapter 3

Hi, Ric. I have just read the re-written version of The Man Chapter 3. Overall, it is better than last version. I have seen quite lot of nice comments from the readers. But here I have some opinion, it may be not right, you may not agree with it but I would like to...