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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

Posted On : 17th February 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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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

Posted On : 17th February 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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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

Posted On : 17th February 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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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

Posted On : 11th February 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Why did the Soviet Union collapse?

The collapse of the Soviet Union was one of the defining events of the 20th century. The world’s first socialist state, the Soviet Union had been a major global power Continue Reading

Posted On : 11th February 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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“Bread, A Roman Emperor’s Attempt at Price Control

In ancient Rome, bread was a staple food and an essential part of daily life. However, the cost of bread could fluctuate greatly in the era of Rome, causing hardship Continue Reading

Posted On : 11th February 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Everybody Hates the WEF

A couple of quick Google searches would if taken literally suggest that the World Economic Forum (WEF) is a sham of an organization that pretends to bring about positive change Continue Reading

Posted On : 5th February 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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The Importance of the Philosopher as a Social and Political Critic

The philosopher as a social and political critic has played a significant role throughout history, shaping the way societies and governments have been viewed and evaluated. Philosophy, which comes from Continue Reading

Posted On : 5th February 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Alexander Hamilton and Protectionism

Alexander Hamilton who served as the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States in the late 18th and early 19th centuries believed that protectionism was in the best Continue Reading

Posted On : 2nd February 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Psychology: Who was Carl Jung?

Carl Jung (1875-1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who is best known for his contributions to the field of analytical psychology. He is considered one of the most important Continue Reading

Posted On : 27th January 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Jungian Psychology: What is the Shadow?

In Jungian psychology, archetypes are universal symbols or patterns of behavior that are thought to be present in the collective unconscious of all human beings. These archetypes are thought to Continue Reading

Posted On : 27th January 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Socrates, the superstar philosopher of the ancient world.

Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher who lived in Athens in the 5th century BC. He is widely considered to be one of the founders of Western philosophy and is Continue Reading

Posted On : 27th January 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Jungian Psychology: What is the Collective Unconscious?

In Jungian psychology, the collective unconscious is a term used to describe a level of the psyche that is shared by all human beings and is made up of archetypes, Continue Reading

Posted On : 26th January 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Imperium, dominium, capitalism, communism and the WEF

According to itself, the World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international organization that aims to improve the state of the world by engaging leaders in business, politics, academia, and civil Continue Reading

Posted On : 14th January 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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What is pessimism?

Pessimism, as a philosophical concept, refers to a worldview that emphasizes the negative aspects of human existence and the world at large. It is characterized by a belief that life Continue Reading

Posted On : 12th January 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Emil Cioran and his contributions to philosophy.

Emil Cioran was a Romanian-French philosopher, essayist, and aphorist who has written many books on a variety of topics including philosophy, history, and literature. Despite the brevity of his essays, Continue Reading

Posted On : 10th January 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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The influence of Plato’s Apology of Socrates on the history and development of the West

Plato’s Apology of Socrates is one of the most significant texts in Western philosophy. The work is a record of the trial and defense of Socrates, who was charged with Continue Reading

Posted On : 10th January 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Who was Vladimir Lenin?

The Russian Revolution of 1917 was the result of a combination of factors, including economic, political, and social conditions, as well as the leadership of key figures like Vladimir Lenin Continue Reading

Posted On : 10th January 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo

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