Beliefs are funny things. We collect them—sometimes consciously, sometimes by osmosis—from family, culture, or that one high school teacher who thought they were Socrates. Then…
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Category: Philosophy
Has anyone else ever wanted a yin-yang tattoo? Just me? Maybe it’s the mesmerizing swirl of opposites, or maybe it’s because the concept brings a…
Let’s start with a modern twist: look up the word “impious” in today’s dictionary, and you’ll find it means lacking reverence or respect, especially for…
Type of Book: Existential Fiction, Psychological Drama, Philosophical Novel Franz Kafka’s The Trial plunges readers into a surreal and unsettling exploration of bureaucracy, guilt, and…
Picture this: you’re sipping a perfectly brewed coffee, basking in that sweet moment of morning peace. Suddenly, your mind decides it’s time for a dark…
Who Was Thales? And How Did He Change How We Think? Thales of Miletus might not be a household name, but his impact on the…
How Stoicism Builds Emotional Resilience in Times of Crisis Let’s be honest: life doesn’t usually offer us a warning sign before it throws a crisis…
Ever found yourself knee-deep in overthinking or endlessly analyzing a decision without getting anywhere? This is where Socratic questioning—a tried-and-true method from ancient Greece—can come…
Voltaire’s section on “Luxury” in his Philosophical Dictionary feels as fresh today as it must have in the 18th century. His witty observations on human…
“Become so free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.”–Albert Camus What does it mean to be free? Not just the kind of…