Philosophika
@philosophika.bsky.social
(She/Her) 🇨🇴🇬🇧 I'm a philosopher (BA & MA), freelance editor, and aspiring novelist in my early 30s.
After a brief hiatus, I'm relaunching my editing profile on BlueSky! Check out @noumenonedits.bsky.social 💙
After a brief hiatus, I'm relaunching my editing profile on BlueSky! Check out @noumenonedits.bsky.social 💙
I'm sorry, what!?
December 4, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I'm sorry, what!?
🤣 Why is this so relatable
December 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
🤣 Why is this so relatable
Congratulations, Val! 🎉👏✨️
December 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Congratulations, Val! 🎉👏✨️
Spooky... On the flip side, maybe you've made a new friend who shares your taste in TV shows? 👻🤣
December 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Spooky... On the flip side, maybe you've made a new friend who shares your taste in TV shows? 👻🤣
Oh, that makes sense! Are prices more or less the same across pharmacies and apothecaries, or is one type or medicine more expensive than the other?
December 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Oh, that makes sense! Are prices more or less the same across pharmacies and apothecaries, or is one type or medicine more expensive than the other?
It's a classic for a reason! 💜 I really should give it another read sometime...
December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
It's a classic for a reason! 💜 I really should give it another read sometime...
Can't blame you 😅 I'm sure your readers appreciate this as well!
December 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Can't blame you 😅 I'm sure your readers appreciate this as well!
That's such a great detail; having Av'ry pretend chemistry is magic around people he doesn't trust! Says a lot about the world. I am very, very intrigued... 👀
December 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
That's such a great detail; having Av'ry pretend chemistry is magic around people he doesn't trust! Says a lot about the world. I am very, very intrigued... 👀
We need more scientists like Rin in the world! 💜
December 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
We need more scientists like Rin in the world! 💜
The grind 😂 It messes with us all!
December 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The grind 😂 It messes with us all!
Oooo, I like the idea of this character!
December 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Oooo, I like the idea of this character!
to transform one thing into another, and gain utter dominion over both the metaphysical and physical world! At least, that's the goal until the protagonist shows up 😉 But that's a spoiler. 6/6
December 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
to transform one thing into another, and gain utter dominion over both the metaphysical and physical world! At least, that's the goal until the protagonist shows up 😉 But that's a spoiler. 6/6
It's not just a science (not just experiments with beakers and logic) but also a sort of theology (a quest for perfection in soul and body). It requires both a sharp mind and a certain je ne sais quoi (and a lot of logical formulas! 😂) The goal, in any case, is metamorphosis... 5/6 ➜
December 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
It's not just a science (not just experiments with beakers and logic) but also a sort of theology (a quest for perfection in soul and body). It requires both a sharp mind and a certain je ne sais quoi (and a lot of logical formulas! 😂) The goal, in any case, is metamorphosis... 5/6 ➜
to science; all dogma as to what surpasses definite knowledge belongs to theology. But between theology and science there is a No Man’s Land, exposed to attack from both sides; this No Man’s Land is philosophy.” (Bertrand Russell)
Or in my WIP's case, alchemy✨ 4/6 ➜
Or in my WIP's case, alchemy✨ 4/6 ➜
December 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
to science; all dogma as to what surpasses definite knowledge belongs to theology. But between theology and science there is a No Man’s Land, exposed to attack from both sides; this No Man’s Land is philosophy.” (Bertrand Russell)
Or in my WIP's case, alchemy✨ 4/6 ➜
Or in my WIP's case, alchemy✨ 4/6 ➜
Like theology, it consists of speculations on matters as to which definite knowledge has, so far, been unascertainable; but like science, it appeals to human reason rather than to authority, whether that of tradition or that of revelation. All definite knowledge—so I should contend—belongs 3/6 ➜
December 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Like theology, it consists of speculations on matters as to which definite knowledge has, so far, been unascertainable; but like science, it appeals to human reason rather than to authority, whether that of tradition or that of revelation. All definite knowledge—so I should contend—belongs 3/6 ➜
a cruel, sadistic man he had a sexual relationship with and ended up fleeing (this is how he ended up in NYC).
As to what alchemy is in my WIP, Bertrand Russell said it best (although he's talking about philosophy): "Philosophy is something intermediate between theology and science... 2/6 ➜
As to what alchemy is in my WIP, Bertrand Russell said it best (although he's talking about philosophy): "Philosophy is something intermediate between theology and science... 2/6 ➜
December 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
a cruel, sadistic man he had a sexual relationship with and ended up fleeing (this is how he ended up in NYC).
As to what alchemy is in my WIP, Bertrand Russell said it best (although he's talking about philosophy): "Philosophy is something intermediate between theology and science... 2/6 ➜
As to what alchemy is in my WIP, Bertrand Russell said it best (although he's talking about philosophy): "Philosophy is something intermediate between theology and science... 2/6 ➜
Thanks so much, Steph! 💜 I really appreciate it.
December 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Thanks so much, Steph! 💜 I really appreciate it.