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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
As the years go by; so do people… How many people have you come to have known since you came into this world after your birth? And how many of Continue Reading
I’ve been waiting for roughly ten weeks to write this piece, the result of a recent accident in which I broke my wrist, causing a permanent disability. It wasn’t the Continue Reading
‘Negate to liberate’ is the motto of the happy nihilist! Most people seeking the meaning of life never stop to consider that perhaps there never was one to begin with. Continue Reading
We’ve all had those moments when without warning we meet the gaze of a random stranger and time seems to stop. Without so much as a word they empty their Continue Reading
When I was a kid growing up in the 1970’s and 80’s there was a popular saying doing the rounds that went along the lines of ‘never discuss religion and Continue Reading
Let’s begin by saying something bold, philosophy is first and foremost about using the rational faculty that all human beings possess to determine personal happiness. In order to find happiness, Continue Reading
Why am I anxious? Your conscious mind is like an ant that rides on top of an elephant. It might think that it’s in charge, but it isn’t! Continue Reading
Ancient wisdom for the modern world – If you’re looking for a book on stoicism that covers a broad range of issues, in an easily digestible format then you’ve come Continue Reading