Parmenides’s Poem “On Nature” is considered his central work, where he presents his philosophical views on being, reality, and knowledge. The poem begins with Parmenides…
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The study of reality, being, and existence—often grouped under the fields of metaphysics and ontology—poses some of the deepest and most enduring questions that human…
Let’s talk about the annoying visitors that you dread showing up in your life: anxiety and fear. These visitors often show up unexpectedly and overstay…
Everyone has some level of creativityCreativity is the ability to generate new ideas, make connections between concepts, and bring something into existence that didn’t exist…
Consciousness is the state of being aware of and responsive to one’s surroundings, thoughts, and emotions. It’s the part of your mind that is awake,…
Ever had one of those moments where something so bizarre, yet so strangely perfect, happens that you stop and think, “Okay, universe, I see you…?”…
Thales is often regarded as the first philosopher in Western thought. He lived in the 6th century BCE and is known for his contributions to…
How well are you flowing through life? Flow is a state of mind where time seems to disappear, and you’re fully absorbed in the task…
What small or large pleasures do you look forward to each day? How do they make you feel in the moment, and do they add…
Let’s talk Aristotle. The guy was doing some serious philosophizing back in Ancient Greece, trying to figure out what makes humans… well, human. And let’s…