“Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does.” – Jean-Paul Sartre Jean-Paul Sartre is…
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Month: December 2024
Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Psychological Novel Overview: Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse is a deeply introspective journey into the psyche of Harry Haller, a middle-aged intellectual tormented…
If you’ve ever felt a wave of calm after a long hug, or found yourself smiling while holding hands with someone you love, you can…
Let’s talk about your intimate relationship’s secret weapon: oxytocin. If you’ve ever felt your heart warm during a hug, or experienced that heady rush of…
Type of Book: Philosophy, Political Theory, Intellectual Essay Charles Taylor’s Two Concepts of Liberty is an influential philosophical essay that expands on Isaiah Berlin’s famous…
Imagine ancient Greece: philosophers lounging in bathhouses debating life’s mysteries, gods allegedly controlling everything from the weather to your love life; there was no Google…
Can the fiercely independent individual rise above a shared collective psyche? Nietzsche’s radical call to self-overcome challenges us to reject the herd, while Jung’s archetypes…
Type of Book: Coming-of-Age Novel, Psychological Drama, Literary Realism Stephen Chbosky’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a poignant exploration of adolescence, mental health,…
Journaling isn’t just for overthinkers and stationery addicts—it’s a transformative tool for those looking to cultivate emotional resilience and clarity. Stoic journaling isn’t about endless…
Fate. That invisible force hanging about. You can’t see it, but you can definitely feel it; pushing you into unexpected places. To us modern mortals,…