The Stoic Pursuit of Wisdom
Edit: The woman in the thumbnail is Sophia, the Gnostic Goddess of Wisdom! – we’ve been asked tons of times! The subconscious mind Let’s have a little look into Continue Reading
The stoic virtue of courage
Welcome everyone, to a profound exploration of the stoic virtue of courage. Today, we embark on a journey to delve into the essence of courage as understood by the Stoic 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
ARE YOU A GROUPTHINKER?
Why Bother With Philosophy? To claim that one has no philosophy is to be mistaken, for nature abhors a vacuum, and the mind is no exception. Those who lack 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
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
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
Socrates, Nietzsche, The Will to Power and technological gods.
Pretty soon in the UK we’ll see the arrival of motorcars that know the speed limit and will warn you not to exceed it, eventually these will be replaced by Continue Reading
Are you Evil?
I’ve thought long and hard on this for a very long time, years, in fact, ploughing my way through the moral maze of intent, unintended consequence and much, much more Continue Reading
The Immanent Lie
Another short essay by Transylvania’s very own Emil Cioran. Since the last essay I reviewed, I have read many others thereafter. Most, I feel, are so abstracted that you Continue Reading
Philosophical Virtues – Humility
Socrates was by nature a very humble man, he was always the first to admit that he didn’t know anything and spent his entire adult life trying his best to Continue Reading
The Legislative State
In the developed world with western economies such as the USA, Europe and the UK there are a never-ending plethora of new laws being passed by government day in day Continue Reading
What is Philosophy For? (According to the Stoics)
It’s amazing, that one of the things that I treasure about getting older (for me at least,) is that I have an increased sense of gratitude for the life that 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