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
What’s the difference between Optimistic Nihilism, Existential Nihilism, Existentialism, Nihilism vs. Existentialism and Absurdism?
Optimistic Nihilism, Existential Nihilism, Existentialism, Nihilism vs. Existentialism and Absurdism, what’s the difference? It can be bewildering, especially as these are all philosophical concepts that have been debated and discussed Continue Reading
What is Dualism?
In philosophy, dualism is the belief that reality is ultimately composed of two fundamentally different types of substances or principles. Generally, dualism holds that there are two types of entities Continue Reading
Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus
The Birth of Venus is a masterpiece by the Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli, which is widely considered one of the most iconic and beautiful paintings in the Western canon. Continue Reading
What is Aesthetics?
Introduction Aesthetics is a philosophical discipline that seeks to understand and appreciate beauty, art, and taste. It is a branch of philosophy that explores the nature of art and how Continue Reading
A message to our politicians, Fix the country, not the World!
We working class folk, the unsung heroes who keep our country running deserve much more recognition and support from our politicians, who it seems have forgotten that we exist! From Continue Reading
Whoever fights monsters!
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze Continue Reading
Who was Arthur Schopenhauer?
Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher who lived in the 19th century and is known for his philosophical system that emphasizes the futility of human existence and the pessimistic nature Continue Reading
The Problem of Other Minds – What is Solipsism?
Have you ever wondered if anything outside of your own mind truly exists? If you have, then you might be a solipsist. Solipsism is a philosophical belief that only one’s Continue Reading
The Reason why the Architecture of the Ancient World Endures Today..
Washington DC is a city filled with iconic architecture, much of which draws inspiration from the classical world. From the domed Capitol Building to the grandiose Lincoln Memorial, many of Continue Reading
The Roman Triumph: A Celebration of the Will to Power
The Roman Triumph was a grand parade that celebrated the military victories of a Roman general. It was a highly symbolic event that showcased the general’s power and authority, as Continue Reading
Critical thinking for the Win!
Are you tired of being stuck in a rut, unable to make sense of the world around you? Well, have no fear – critical thinking is here to save the Continue Reading
Jungian Psychology: Unlocking the Secrets of Anima and Animus: Your Inner Masculine and Feminine Archetypes
Have you ever felt like there’s a part of you that’s different from your biological gender? Perhaps you’re a man who enjoys cooking, nurturing, and expressing his emotions openly. Or Continue Reading
Plato’s Republic
The Republic is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato around 380 BC. It is one of his most well-known works and is widely considered a foundational text in Western philosophy. Continue Reading
Friedrich Nietzsche & the Wonders of Therapeutic Nihilism!
Therapeutic nihilism is a philosophical approach to therapy that emphasizes the importance of accepting life’s inherent meaninglessness. This may sound negative, but in reality, embracing therapeutic nihilism can be incredibly Continue Reading