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6 November 20206 November 2020 mennovanderlandLife

Is autonomy a myth? (Spoiler: No it is not.)

Are humans autonomous beings or is autonomy a myth? In the debate on this question, two views are often diametrically opposed: on the one hand there are people who believeContinue reading

6 June 20206 June 2020 mennovanderlandLife

Individuality, conformity and our need for social acceptance

One of the most paradoxical aspects of human behavior, if you ask me, is the universally felt need for freedom to be yourself and the simultaneous tendency to conform toContinue reading

2 April 20203 May 2020 mennovanderlandLife

Authenticity: your values, your choice

If you buy an age-old painting for a lot of money, you probably want a certificate that guarantees the authenticity of the painting, so that you can be sure thatContinue reading

Quick facts

Home base: Leiden, The Netherlands

Education: PhD in political science

Philosophy: existentialism & pragmatism

Personality type: INTJ-A, critical thinker & ambivert

Political orientation: liberal-minded democrat

Into: travel, philosophy, photography, politics, wine, good food & good conversation

Recent Posts

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