The Myth of Secular Politics
I’ve been watching the recent fallout from the Rochdale By-Election with interest this week as our Hindu Prime Minister addressed the nation partially in response to the election of a Continue Reading
The Vapidness of TV Advertising
The one thing that I’ve noticed a lot lately, is the vapidness of TV advertising, I get it, it’s Christmas and advertising is by its very nature supposed to sell Continue Reading
How to beat the fear of death and dying!
I remember when I was a kid growing up in the 1970’s at about the age of 7, I asked my father what happened after we died. He went quiet Continue Reading
Only weak minds talk about people…
Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher who lived in Athens during the 5th century BC. He is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy and played a crucial role Continue Reading
What is philosophy for?
We know that we’re alive. We also know that the world exists. It’s not a fiction, it’s unlikely to be a product of our own imagination, we can also be 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
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 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
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
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
Who was Plato and why is he important in the Western Canon?
Plato (428 – 348BC) is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy. His contributions have had a lasting impact on the development of Western Continue Reading
Why do enlightened people say that we are one with everything?
When answering this question modern mystics rarely if ever pay any attention to the material world when making the claim that ‘we’re all one thing.’ They tend to consider the Continue Reading
What is philosophy for?
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
What is the point of philosophy?
Was a question asked by an unknown student attending Plato’s Academy, who was then promptly thanked for his interest and dismissed from the class which in retrospect seems a little Continue Reading
Why is Sophistry Bad?
Thanks to Plato and his dialogues of Socrates the term ‘Sophist,’ is not held in high esteem. To accuse someone of ‘sophistry’ is to imply that they are acting in Continue Reading
Socrates the Athenian whom I admire…
I’ve recently finished reading and re-reading the Apology of Socrates, which is a highly recommended read and full of sage advice and insights into how one should live a good Continue Reading