Live not by Lies
A few weeks ago, I published a video on the subject of conscription returning to the UK in response to the suggestion by General Sir Patrick Sanders that it be Continue Reading
Legacy of Dead Labour
“Men make their own history, but they do not make it as they please; they do not make it under self-selected circumstances, but under circumstances existing already, given and transmitted Continue Reading
From Marcus Aurelius to COVID-19: Stoic Insights on Impermanence
There’s this wonderful German word I like to use—zeitgeist. If you type this word into Google the first definition—which serves as the theme of this article—defines it as: “the defining Continue Reading
Cicero vs Lucius Sergius Catilina
We’ve got a tale that has it all—ambition, treachery, high-stakes political drama, and the ultimate clash of ideologies. It’s the story of Lucius Sergius Catilina, known to us as Catiline. Continue Reading
Musonius Rufus: The Little-Known Stoic Philosopher Who Revolutionised Education
Musonius Rufus was a Roman Stoic philosopher who lived in the first century AD. Despite being relatively unknown today, he was an important figure in his time and had 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
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 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
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
The millennia long philosophical war
We all know that philosophy has been around for a long time boasting a proud rich history dating back thousands of years. And from those thousands of years ago were Continue Reading
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
“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
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
Cicero, the Roman I most admire…
Marcus Tullius Cicero, was a man of exceptional talent, intelligence and integrity, who I like to call Rome’s most learned man. A polymath skilled in a range of areas such Continue Reading
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