Beyond Survival: The Philosophical Implications of Wants and Needs
What is the difference between a want and a need? Is it possible to live without any wants? How has technology affected our wants and needs? These are just a Continue Reading
The Impact of Nihilistic Thought in Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations and its affect on his Peace of Mind
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and a philosopher who lived from 121 AD to 180 AD. He is best known for his personal writings, Meditations, which contain reflections on Continue Reading
The Jungian Model: Building Upon the Freudian Model of the Mind
Following on from this article that nicely explains the model of the mind as developed by Sigmund Freud, we now look at the Jungian model of the mind, developed by Continue Reading
Understanding the Freudian Model: The Id, Ego, and Superego
The Freudian model of the human psyche, which includes the id, ego, and superego, is one of the most well-known and influential psychological theories of the modern era. Developed by Continue Reading
Beauty, ugliness and entropy
Continuing on again from my last article, we focused on the aphorism “Beautiful and Ugly”written in Twilight of the Idols by Nietzsche, now we follow on the next aphorism which Continue Reading
Who was Herbert Marcuse?
Herbert Marcuse was a German philosopher, sociologist, and social theorist who was associated with the Frankfurt School of critical theory. He was born in Berlin in 1898 and died in Continue Reading
The Five Factor Model: An Accessible Guide for All
The Five Factor Model (FFM) is a widely accepted and extensively researched framework for understanding human personality. This model, also known as the Big Five personality traits, has become an Continue Reading
Friedrich Nietzsche, Eternal Recurrence and the Will to Power
Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher who developed two central concepts in his philosophy: the eternal recurrence and the will to power. The former suggests that everything that has happened, Continue Reading
Nietzsche and Objective Beauty
Recently I’ve been reading Nietzsche’s Twilight of the Idols, a book that was subtitled “How to Philosophize with a Hammer,” and in a nutshell, it sets out to present a Continue Reading
What is Cynicism?
Cynicism is a philosophical attitude that is generally characterized by skepticism, disbelief, and a negative view of the world and human nature. Cynics often see others as motivated primarily by Continue Reading
The Lessons of Plato, applied to Modernity
Plato’s ideas and philosophy have had a significant impact on Western thought and continue to be studied and debated today. Indeed it’s often said that the entirety of Western Civilisation Continue Reading
Fascism: A Failed and Dangerous Ideology
Fascism is a political ideology that emerged in the early 20th century and spread throughout Europe. It is characterized by authoritarianism, nationalism, and the rejection of liberal democratic values. The Continue Reading
Canto della Terra
Andrea Bocelli’s “Canto della Terra” is a truly captivating piece of music that captures the essence of love and the beauty of nature in a sweeping, orchestral arrangement that is Continue Reading
The Soul of the Rose: An Aesthetic Exploration of John William Waterhouse’s Painting
John William Waterhouse was a painter who was closely associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement in art. The Pre-Raphaelites were a group of artists who sought to revive the art of Continue Reading
Girl with a Pearl Earring
“Girl with a Pearl Earring” is a 17th-century oil painting by the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. It depicts a young woman wearing a blue and gold turban and a large Continue Reading
What is Transcendentalism?
Transcendentalism emerged in the United States in the 1830s and 1840s, during a time of significant social, cultural, and intellectual change. It was a philosophical and cultural movement that emphasized Continue Reading
My art interpretation of Alcibiades being taught by Socrates, by François-André Vincent
“Alcibiades being taught by Socrates” by François-André Vincent is a painting that has always captured my imagination. The vibrant colours, intricate details, and sumptuous clothing of the figures depicted Continue Reading