Tag: Hatred

Hatred, Imitation, and Idolization

"We hate most in others what we dislike in ourselves." "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." "Ultimately all idolatry is worship of the self projected and objectified: all idolization is self-idolization." These sentiments are used to explain the phenomena of hatred, imitation, and idolization. Each is relatively easy to consume, comprehend, as well as … Continue reading Hatred, Imitation, and Idolization →

Anger & Hatred

We can reduce each and every emotion to their simplest forms--pleasure and pain. The more positive emotions (happiness, excitement, satisfaction, etc.) being encompassed and characterized by pleasure, and the more negative emotions (anger, sadness, disappointment, etc.) being encompassed and characterized by pain. It is through this simplification that anger can be seen as an expression … Continue reading Anger & Hatred →