Premanism in Indonesia represents more than mere criminality; it reflects deep-rooted institutional failures, such as corruption and inefficiency within state systems. Street thugs exploit weak governance by extorting local vendors and businesses, with state actors often complicit. Addressing premanism requires systemic reforms, ethical governance, and empowered civic engagement to restore justice.
Søren Kierkegaard's paradox of faith, illustrated by Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac, challenges ethical reasoning and rationality, presenting faith as an individual, radical commitment to God. This paper explores Abraham’s role as a "knight of faith," emphasizing the tension between faith and ethics, and its influence on existentialist thought and religious belief.
Most people go through life without deeply questioning the meaning of their existence. Questions such as "Why do we live?", "What is the purpose of life?", and "How should we experience life?" are often overlooked in daily routines. However, existentialist philosophers, including Albert Camus, have placed these questions at the core of their intellectual inquiry. Camus, known for his concept of absurdity, argues that life inherently lacks meaning. Nevertheless, despite acknowledging the absurdity of life, he does not advocate nihilism or suicide. Instead, he proposes facing absurdity with courage and individual freedom. This paper elaborates on Camus’ thoughts on absurdity, the moral response to it, his view on ethics, and his tendency towards humanism in philosophy
The concept of Chaos in Greek mythology represents the formless potential preceding creation. It serves as a metaphor for the balance of order and disorder in the universe. Philosophical perspectives, including Stoicism, existentialism, and systems thinking, provide insights for navigating chaos today, emphasizing adaptability, resilience, and cooperation to foster meaning and progress.
