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Purpose and Meaning in Aristotle’s Philosophy For Aristotle, living a life of purpose and meaning was central to achieving Eudaimonia. Eudaimonia is basically living in…
There’s something incredibly powerful about starting your day with a clear mind, grounded in the healing embrace of nature. A morning journaling practice can be…
Heraclitus and the Role of Opposites in Change Heraclitus believed that opposites are not only interconnected but also necessary for change to occur. He famously…
Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonia–often translated as “flourishing” or “well-being”–is central to his ethical philosophy. He argued that eudaimonia is the highest good and the ultimate…
Exploring Aristotle’s Distinction Between Fleeting Pleasures and True Eudaimonia Aristotle’s ethical philosophy offers a nuanced understanding of pleasure and its relationship to eudaimonia, or human…
Ethics is the study of morality, the question of what is “right” and what is “wrong;” what is “good” and what is “bad.” Ethics is…
Existentialism is a philosophy that studies individual freedom and the idea that each person is responsible for their own choices and actions. It suggests that…
“Comfort is a drug. Once you get used to it, it becomes addicting. Give a weak person consistent stimulation, good food, cheap entertainment and they’ll…