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Explore timeless debates and foundational ideas from the greatest thinkers throughout the ancient and modern disciplines.
Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius’ teachings on resilience can help you turn the greatest obstacles in your life to your advantage.
What did the Stoics believe about the metaphysical nature of reality, and how did this influence their position on determinism?
“I think, therefore I am” is not only Renê Descartes’ most quoted declaration, but one that caused a paradigm shift and profoundly influenced modern philosophy.
One of the most famous maxims in the history of philosophy is “Know thyself”, but what does it actually mean?
This article explores five important schools of philosophy from the Ancient Roman period, along with some key proponents from each school.
In the 18th century, British empiricists, under the influence of Locke, turned to subjectivism and coined the term aesthetic sense.
Nietzsche’s Zarathustra redefines philosophy with poetry, challenges morality, and inspires self-overcoming, shaping existentialism, psychology, and modern thought.
Learn about Immanuel Kant’s conception of knowledge, and why it is so controversial.