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
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
Thoughts on Locke’s ideas on solidity
One major philosopher sired by the British isles we call all be proud of is John Locke, who was born in Somerset, England, and educated at Christ Church, Oxford, where 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
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
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
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
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
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
The Will To Power
The “will to power” is a magnificent concept anyone will find within the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. It refers to the innate drive that plays a crucial role in the Continue Reading
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
The Stoic view of Impermanence
Stoicism is not a philosophy with an outlook that sees the world as stagnant and unchanging, but is a dynamic philosophy noted for being keenly aware of change. The Continue Reading