Philosophy, derived from the Greek words “philo” (love) and “sophia” (wisdom), embodies the relentless pursuit of knowledge and understanding about the most fundamental aspects of existence. It’s an intellectual discipline that has intrigued and challenged some of history’s greatest minds.…
The world can often feel like a relentless barrage of bad news. Climate disasters, social injustice, economic instability, and political turmoil paint a bleak picture for humanity’s future. It’s easy to succumb to pessimism and assume the worst for our…
In one of his most popular videos, psychologist and author Jordan Peterson is interviewed by Lex Fridman. During the discussion, he explains concepts related to beauty and its importance to our understanding of the divine, how entropy can disrupt individual…
“I think, therefore I am” (Cogito ergo sum) is one of the most famous phrases of the French philosopher René Descartes, which appears in his work Discourse of the Method (1637). This sentence has become one of the most famous…
Plato’s allegory of the cave, or Plato’s Cave is part of his most complex work, the Republic (514a–520a). It is a dialogue between Socrates, the main character, and Glaucon, his interlocutor. The dialogue aims to present the reader with the…