Here’s a short list of some common isms that we see in society every day. political isms cultural isms social justice isms systemic isms philosophical isms These main categories are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to philosophy words ending in ism, and by no means are these all the isms in the …
Are Robots Taking Over the World? What are the ethical dilemmas of AI and machine learning? The 20th century saw some epic upheavals in the course of history…flight, world war (twice!), nuclear energy, and decolonisation, just to name a few. Each time an epic change occurred, the writers, artists, and thinkers of the world drew …
Two men were deserted on an island, 1,000 miles from civilization. One was frantically pacing back and forth while the other was sun-bathing, mindful of the sound of waves crashing onto shore. The nervous man, in between paces, stopped and asked, “Why are you so calm? Don’t you know we’re going to die out here?!” …
The road to enlightenment requires patience and persistence. It’s so easy to lose ourselves in ignorance, fear and greed. The inability to forgive those who wrong us creates an attachment to these worldly feelings. Sometimes to the point of obsession. I believe that humans, by nature, crave powerful reminders that speak to the soul. They tell …
Roses are red, violets are blue…I’m not sure what Romanticism books are…how about you? Romanticism, contrary to what you might think, is not all about love poetry. Rather, it refers to a movement in literature, music, and art that occured in 18th and 19th centuries. The Top 10 Romanticism Books for Every Taste Let’s take …
The other day a friend of mine asked “what are the best philosophy books for beginners?” Hmm, that’s a great question! I’ve been quizzed on this more than a handful of times, so I figured it would be wise to make a post of it. When you think of philosophy… …there are a few images …