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
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
Internalised Capitalism
So here are some signs major themes that define ‘internalised capitalism’, it’s summarised in bullet point format, so it’s easy on the eyes. Signs of internalised capitalism – You 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